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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.78, 12,297.33 and 4,932.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.78, 12,297.33 and 4,932.33 is: 6,806.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.78 : 12,297.33 = 4,932.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.78/12,297.33 = 4,932.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.78x = 12,297.33 × 4,932.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.78x = 60,654,489.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,654,489.68/8,910.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.87

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