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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,840.54, 13,266.84 and 4,680.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,840.54, 13,266.84 and 4,680.38 is: 7,023.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,840.54 : 13,266.84 = 4,680.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,840.54/13,266.84 = 4,680.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,840.54x = 13,266.84 × 4,680.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,840.54x = 62,093,852.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,093,852.60/8,840.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.76

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