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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.03, 12,294.34 and 4,929.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.03, 12,294.34 and 4,929.90 is: 6,803.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.03 : 12,294.34 = 4,929.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.03/12,294.34 = 4,929.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.03x = 12,294.34 × 4,929.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.03x = 60,609,866.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,609,866.77/8,909.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,803.19

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