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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.62, 13,365.68 and 5,167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.62, 13,365.68 and 5,167.97 is: 7,751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.62 : 13,365.68 = 5,167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.62/13,365.68 = 5,167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.62x = 13,365.68 × 5,167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.62x = 69,073,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,073,340.60/8,910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,751.80

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