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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.84, 13,148.46 and 4,082.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.84, 13,148.46 and 4,082.44 is: 6,124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.84 : 13,148.46 = 4,082.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.84/13,148.46 = 4,082.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.84x = 13,148.46 × 4,082.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.84x = 53,677,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,677,799.04/8,764.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,124.22

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