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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.55, 13,268.32 and 4,402.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.55, 13,268.32 and 4,402.47 is: 6,604.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.55 : 13,268.32 = 4,402.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.55/13,268.32 = 4,402.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.55x = 13,268.32 × 4,402.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.55x = 58,413,380.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,413,380.75/8,844.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.45

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