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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.61, 13,269.35 and 4,404.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.61, 13,269.35 and 4,404.38 is: 6,607.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.61 : 13,269.35 = 4,404.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.61/13,269.35 = 4,404.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.61x = 13,269.35 × 4,404.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.61x = 58,443,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,443,171.38/8,845.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,607.03

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