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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,543.08, 12,810.52 and 4,844.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,543.08, 12,810.52 and 4,844.33 is: 7,264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,543.08 : 12,810.52 = 4,844.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,543.08/12,810.52 = 4,844.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,543.08x = 12,810.52 × 4,844.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,543.08x = 62,058,386.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,058,386.35/8,543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.17

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