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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,863.02, 13,281.98 and 4,916.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,863.02, 13,281.98 and 4,916.00 is: 7,367.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,863.02 : 13,281.98 = 4,916.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,863.02/13,281.98 = 4,916.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,863.02x = 13,281.98 × 4,916.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,863.02x = 65,294,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,294,222.30/8,863.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,367.04

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