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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,963.80, 12,369.09 and 4,984.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,963.80, 12,369.09 and 4,984.27 is: 6,877.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,963.80 : 12,369.09 = 4,984.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,963.80/12,369.09 = 4,984.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,963.80x = 12,369.09 × 4,984.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,963.80x = 61,650,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,650,822.37/8,963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,877.76

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