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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,945.88, 13,408.48 and 6,570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,945.88, 13,408.48 and 6,570.60 is: 9,848.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,945.88 : 13,408.48 = 6,570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,945.88/13,408.48 = 6,570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,945.88x = 13,408.48 × 6,570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,945.88x = 88,101,758.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,101,758.69/8,945.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,848.31

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