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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,808.48, 13,221.94 and 4,647.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,808.48, 13,221.94 and 4,647.36 is: 6,975.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,808.48 : 13,221.94 = 4,647.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,808.48/13,221.94 = 4,647.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,808.48x = 13,221.94 × 4,647.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,808.48x = 61,447,091.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,447,091.84/8,808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,975.91

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