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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.22, 13,010.25 and 4,774.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.22, 13,010.25 and 4,774.62 is: 7,162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.22 : 13,010.25 = 4,774.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.22/13,010.25 = 4,774.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.22x = 13,010.25 × 4,774.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.22x = 62,118,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,118,999.86/8,672.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,162.99

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