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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.51, 13,253.28 and 4,152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.51, 13,253.28 and 4,152.09 is: 6,228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.51 : 13,253.28 = 4,152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.51/13,253.28 = 4,152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.51x = 13,253.28 × 4,152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.51x = 55,028,746.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,028,746.09/8,835.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,228.13

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