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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,907.48, 13,332.20 and 6,566.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,907.48, 13,332.20 and 6,566.51 is: 9,828.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,907.48 : 13,332.20 = 6,566.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,907.48/13,332.20 = 6,566.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,907.48x = 13,332.20 × 6,566.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,907.48x = 87,546,025.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,546,025.12/8,907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,828.37

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