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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,909.91, 12,295.26 and 4,930.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,909.91, 12,295.26 and 4,930.92 is: 6,804.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,909.91 : 12,295.26 = 4,930.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,909.91/12,295.26 = 4,930.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,909.91x = 12,295.26 × 4,930.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,909.91x = 60,626,943.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,626,943.44/8,909.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,804.44

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