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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.56, 13,401.07 and 6,580.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.56, 13,401.07 and 6,580.29 is: 9,877.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.56 : 13,401.07 = 6,580.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.56/13,401.07 = 6,580.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.56x = 13,401.07 × 6,580.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.56x = 88,182,910.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,182,910.46/8,927.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,877.61

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