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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.08, 13,119.98 and 4,583.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.08, 13,119.98 and 4,583.09 is: 6,876.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.08 : 13,119.98 = 4,583.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.08/13,119.98 = 4,583.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.08x = 13,119.98 × 4,583.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.08x = 60,130,097.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,130,097.69/8,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,876.66

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