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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.25, 13,250.79 and 4,675.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.25, 13,250.79 and 4,675.09 is: 7,004.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.25 : 13,250.79 = 4,675.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.25/13,250.79 = 4,675.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.25x = 13,250.79 × 4,675.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.25x = 61,948,664.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,948,664.81/8,844.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.40

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