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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.11, 13,248.49 and 4,679.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.11, 13,248.49 and 4,679.49 is: 7,006.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.11 : 13,248.49 = 4,679.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.11/13,248.49 = 4,679.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.11x = 13,248.49 × 4,679.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.11x = 61,996,176.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,996,176.47/8,848.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.71

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