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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.02, 13,255.46 and 4,890.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.02, 13,255.46 and 4,890.43 is: 7,328.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.02 : 13,255.46 = 4,890.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.02/13,255.46 = 4,890.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.02x = 13,255.46 × 4,890.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.02x = 64,824,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,824,899.25/8,845.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,328.97

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