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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.05, 11,964.57 and 4,691.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.05, 11,964.57 and 4,691.07 is: 6,473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.05 : 11,964.57 = 4,691.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.05/11,964.57 = 4,691.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.05x = 11,964.57 × 4,691.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.05x = 56,126,635.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,126,635.39/8,670.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,473.63

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