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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.25, 13,252.29 and 4,676.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.25, 13,252.29 and 4,676.09 is: 7,005.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.25 : 13,252.29 = 4,676.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.25/13,252.29 = 4,676.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.25x = 13,252.29 × 4,676.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.25x = 61,968,900.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,968,900.75/8,845.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.90

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