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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,826.88, 13,230.08 and 4,725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,826.88, 13,230.08 and 4,725.76 is: 7,083.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,826.88 : 13,230.08 = 4,725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,826.88/13,230.08 = 4,725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,826.88x = 13,230.08 × 4,725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,826.88x = 62,522,182.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,522,182.86/8,826.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.16

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