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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,893.92, 12,273.28 and 4,914.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,893.92, 12,273.28 and 4,914.95 is: 6,782.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,893.92 : 12,273.28 = 4,914.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,893.92/12,273.28 = 4,914.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,893.92x = 12,273.28 × 4,914.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,893.92x = 60,322,557.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,322,557.54/8,893.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,782.45

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