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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,890.80, 13,336.20 and 4,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,890.80, 13,336.20 and 4,954.20 is: 7,431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,890.80 : 13,336.20 = 4,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,890.80/13,336.20 = 4,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,890.80x = 13,336.20 × 4,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,890.80x = 66,070,202.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,070,202.04/8,890.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.30

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