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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,807.62, 12,154.61 and 4,828.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,807.62, 12,154.61 and 4,828.64 is: 6,663.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,807.62 : 12,154.61 = 4,828.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,807.62/12,154.61 = 4,828.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,807.62x = 12,154.61 × 4,828.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,807.62x = 58,690,211.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,690,211.89/8,807.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,663.58

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