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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.08, 12,066.80 and 4,764.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.08, 12,066.80 and 4,764.96 is: 6,575.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.08 : 12,066.80 = 4,764.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.08/12,066.80 = 4,764.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.08x = 12,066.80 × 4,764.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.08x = 57,497,819.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,497,819.33/8,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,575.63

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