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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,913.96, 13,333.98 and 8,102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,913.96, 13,333.98 and 8,102.02 is: 12,119.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,913.96 : 13,333.98 = 8,102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,913.96/13,333.98 = 8,102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,913.96x = 13,333.98 × 8,102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,913.96x = 108,032,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,032,172.64/8,913.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,119.44

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