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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.53, 13,270.95 and 4,903.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.53, 13,270.95 and 4,903.65 is: 7,354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.53 : 13,270.95 = 4,903.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.53/13,270.95 = 4,903.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.53x = 13,270.95 × 4,903.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.53x = 65,076,093.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,076,093.97/8,848.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.45

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