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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899.22, 13,354.32 and 4,519.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899.22, 13,354.32 and 4,519.82 is: 6,782.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899.22 : 13,354.32 = 4,519.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899.22/13,354.32 = 4,519.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899.22x = 13,354.32 × 4,519.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899.22x = 60,359,122.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,359,122.62/8,899.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,782.52

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