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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.28, 11,438.96 and 4,932.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.28, 11,438.96 and 4,932.70 is: 6,804.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.28 : 11,438.96 = 4,932.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.28/11,438.96 = 4,932.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.28x = 11,438.96 × 4,932.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.28x = 56,424,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,424,957.99/8,292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,804.52

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