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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,846.03, 12,207.25 and 4,867.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,846.03, 12,207.25 and 4,867.04 is: 6,716.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,846.03 : 12,207.25 = 4,867.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,846.03/12,207.25 = 4,867.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,846.03x = 12,207.25 × 4,867.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,846.03x = 59,413,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,413,174.04/8,846.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.37

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