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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.63, 13,198.31 and 4,902.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.63, 13,198.31 and 4,902.23 is: 7,356.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.63 : 13,198.31 = 4,902.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.63/13,198.31 = 4,902.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.63x = 13,198.31 × 4,902.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.63x = 64,701,151.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,701,151.23/8,795.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.06

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