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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,904.48, 13,335.96 and 4,511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,904.48, 13,335.96 and 4,511.28 is: 6,756.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,904.48 : 13,335.96 = 4,511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,904.48/13,335.96 = 4,511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,904.48x = 13,335.96 × 4,511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,904.48x = 60,162,249.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,162,249.63/8,904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,756.40

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