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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,114.44, 12,167.10 and 4,829.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,114.44, 12,167.10 and 4,829.80 is: 7,241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,114.44 : 12,167.10 = 4,829.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,114.44/12,167.10 = 4,829.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,114.44x = 12,167.10 × 4,829.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,114.44x = 58,764,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,764,659.58/8,114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,241.99

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