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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.03, 13,238.96 and 4,150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.03, 13,238.96 and 4,150.23 is: 6,223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.03 : 13,238.96 = 4,150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.03/13,238.96 = 4,150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.03x = 13,238.96 × 4,150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.03x = 54,944,708.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,944,708.21/8,828.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,223.90

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