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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,906.31, 13,344.66 and 6,268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,906.31, 13,344.66 and 6,268.29 is: 9,392.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,906.31 : 13,344.66 = 6,268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,906.31/13,344.66 = 6,268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,906.31x = 13,344.66 × 6,268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,906.31x = 83,648,198.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,648,198.83/8,906.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.02

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