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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,219.59, 12,332.49 and 4,934.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,219.59, 12,332.49 and 4,934.97 is: 7,404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,219.59 : 12,332.49 = 4,934.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,219.59/12,332.49 = 4,934.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,219.59x = 12,332.49 × 4,934.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,219.59x = 60,860,477.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,860,477.42/8,219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,404.32

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