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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.76, 13,366.92 and 6,729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.76, 13,366.92 and 6,729.84 is: 10,076.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.76 : 13,366.92 = 6,729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.76/13,366.92 = 6,729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.76x = 13,366.92 × 6,729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.76x = 89,957,232.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,957,232.89/8,927.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,076.13

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