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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.64, 13,193.87 and 4,897.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.64, 13,193.87 and 4,897.11 is: 7,345.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.64 : 13,193.87 = 4,897.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.64/13,193.87 = 4,897.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.64x = 13,193.87 × 4,897.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.64x = 64,611,832.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,611,832.72/8,795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,345.89

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