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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,946.84, 13,414.14 and 4,555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,946.84, 13,414.14 and 4,555.80 is: 6,830.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,946.84 : 13,414.14 = 4,555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,946.84/13,414.14 = 4,555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,946.84x = 13,414.14 × 4,555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,946.84x = 61,112,139.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,112,139.01/8,946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.58

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