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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306.93, 12,468.59 and 4,411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306.93, 12,468.59 and 4,411.32 is: 6,621.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306.93 : 12,468.59 = 4,411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306.93/12,468.59 = 4,411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306.93x = 12,468.59 × 4,411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306.93x = 55,002,918.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,002,918.38/8,306.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,621.33

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