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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,411.04, 11,606.99 and 4,826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,411.04, 11,606.99 and 4,826.60 is: 6,660.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,411.04 : 11,606.99 = 4,826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,411.04/11,606.99 = 4,826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,411.04x = 11,606.99 × 4,826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,411.04x = 56,022,297.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,022,297.93/8,411.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.57

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