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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,933.27, 13,372.13 and 6,595.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,933.27, 13,372.13 and 6,595.88 is: 9,873.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933.27 : 13,372.13 = 6,595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933.27/13,372.13 = 6,595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933.27x = 13,372.13 × 6,595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933.27x = 88,200,914.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,200,914.45/8,933.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,873.31

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