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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869.46, 13,300.34 and 4,708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869.46, 13,300.34 and 4,708.56 is: 7,060.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869.46 : 13,300.34 = 4,708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869.46/13,300.34 = 4,708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869.46x = 13,300.34 × 4,708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869.46x = 62,625,448.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,625,448.91/8,869.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.80

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