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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.73, 13,377.26 and 5,022.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.73, 13,377.26 and 5,022.89 is: 7,527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.73 : 13,377.26 = 5,022.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.73/13,377.26 = 5,022.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.73x = 13,377.26 × 5,022.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.73x = 67,192,438.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,192,438.60/8,926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.11

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