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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.28, 12,150.68 and 4,826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.28, 12,150.68 and 4,826.16 is: 6,660.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.28 : 12,150.68 = 4,826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.28/12,150.68 = 4,826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.28x = 12,150.68 × 4,826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.28x = 58,641,101.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,641,101.66/8,804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,660.52

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