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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,325.18, 11,489.95 and 4,968.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,325.18, 11,489.95 and 4,968.14 is: 6,856.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,325.18 : 11,489.95 = 4,968.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,325.18/11,489.95 = 4,968.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,325.18x = 11,489.95 × 4,968.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,325.18x = 57,083,628.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,083,628.95/8,325.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.74

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