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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,349.22, 11,520.79 and 4,764.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,349.22, 11,520.79 and 4,764.67 is: 6,574.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,349.22 : 11,520.79 = 4,764.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,349.22/11,520.79 = 4,764.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,349.22x = 11,520.79 × 4,764.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,349.22x = 54,892,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,892,762.49/8,349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,574.60

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