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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,830.92, 13,246.80 and 4,932.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,830.92, 13,246.80 and 4,932.36 is: 7,398.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,830.92 : 13,246.80 = 4,932.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,830.92/13,246.80 = 4,932.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,830.92x = 13,246.80 × 4,932.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,830.92x = 65,337,986.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,337,986.45/8,830.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,398.77

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