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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,359.04, 12,544.24 and 4,466.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,359.04, 12,544.24 and 4,466.18 is: 6,702.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,359.04 : 12,544.24 = 4,466.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,359.04/12,544.24 = 4,466.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,359.04x = 12,544.24 × 4,466.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,359.04x = 56,024,833.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,024,833.80/8,359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,702.30

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