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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.44, 12,151.58 and 4,826.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.44, 12,151.58 and 4,826.92 is: 6,661.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.44 : 12,151.58 = 4,826.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.44/12,151.58 = 4,826.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.44x = 12,151.58 × 4,826.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.44x = 58,654,704.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,654,704.53/8,805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.19

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