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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,910.97, 12,296.07 and 4,931.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,910.97, 12,296.07 and 4,931.54 is: 6,804.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,910.97 : 12,296.07 = 4,931.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,910.97/12,296.07 = 4,931.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,910.97x = 12,296.07 × 4,931.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,910.97x = 60,638,561.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,638,561.05/8,910.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,804.93

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