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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.17, 12,333.36 and 4,935.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.17, 12,333.36 and 4,935.55 is: 7,405.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.17 : 12,333.36 = 4,935.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.17/12,333.36 = 4,935.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.17x = 12,333.36 × 4,935.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.17x = 60,871,914.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,871,914.95/8,220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,405.19

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