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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.28, 12,369.30 and 4,984.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.28, 12,369.30 and 4,984.16 is: 6,878.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.28 : 12,369.30 = 4,984.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.28/12,369.30 = 4,984.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.28x = 12,369.30 × 4,984.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.28x = 61,650,570.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,650,570.29/8,963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,878.13

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