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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,916.94, 13,370.41 and 6,108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,916.94, 13,370.41 and 6,108.96 is: 9,160.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,916.94 : 13,370.41 = 6,108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,916.94/13,370.41 = 6,108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,916.94x = 13,370.41 × 6,108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,916.94x = 81,679,299.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,679,299.87/8,916.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,160.01

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