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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932.19, 12,325.41 and 4,952.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932.19, 12,325.41 and 4,952.30 is: 6,833.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932.19 : 12,325.41 = 4,952.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932.19/12,325.41 = 4,952.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932.19x = 12,325.41 × 4,952.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932.19x = 61,039,066.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,039,066.32/8,932.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.61

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