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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.63, 13,241.24 and 4,443.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.63, 13,241.24 and 4,443.91 is: 6,665.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.63 : 13,241.24 = 4,443.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.63/13,241.24 = 4,443.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.63x = 13,241.24 × 4,443.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.63x = 58,842,889.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,842,889.96/8,827.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,665.76

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