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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.66, 13,267.19 and 4,167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.66, 13,267.19 and 4,167.25 is: 6,247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.66 : 13,267.19 = 4,167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.66/13,267.19 = 4,167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.66x = 13,267.19 × 4,167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.66x = 55,287,674.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,287,674.78/8,849.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,247.44

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