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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.28, 13,358.36 and 6,134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.28, 13,358.36 and 6,134.64 is: 9,182.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.28 : 13,358.36 = 6,134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.28/13,358.36 = 6,134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.28x = 13,358.36 × 6,134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.28x = 81,948,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,948,729.59/8,924.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,182.67

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