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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.88, 12,233.82 and 4,828.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.88, 12,233.82 and 4,828.69 is: 7,235.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.88 : 12,233.82 = 4,828.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.88/12,233.82 = 4,828.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.88x = 12,233.82 × 4,828.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.88x = 59,073,324.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,073,324.30/8,163.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,235.94

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