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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,917.76, 13,351.92 and 6,719.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,917.76, 13,351.92 and 6,719.84 is: 10,061.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,917.76 : 13,351.92 = 6,719.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,917.76/13,351.92 = 6,719.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,917.76x = 13,351.92 × 6,719.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,917.76x = 89,722,766.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,722,766.09/8,917.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.13

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