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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.03, 13,275.84 and 3,302.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.03, 13,275.84 and 3,302.41 is: 4,954.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.03 : 13,275.84 = 3,302.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.03/13,275.84 = 3,302.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.03x = 13,275.84 × 3,302.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.03x = 43,842,250.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,842,250.26/8,849.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,954.47

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