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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,920.04, 13,361.90 and 4,225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,920.04, 13,361.90 and 4,225.82 is: 6,330.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,920.04 : 13,361.90 = 4,225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,920.04/13,361.90 = 4,225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,920.04x = 13,361.90 × 4,225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,920.04x = 56,464,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,464,971.48/8,920.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,330.12

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