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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,890.73, 13,344.47 and 4,511.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,890.73, 13,344.47 and 4,511.33 is: 6,771.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,890.73 : 13,344.47 = 4,511.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,890.73/13,344.47 = 4,511.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,890.73x = 13,344.47 × 4,511.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,890.73x = 60,201,268.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,201,268.61/8,890.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,771.24

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