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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.88, 13,441.68 and 4,803.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.88, 13,441.68 and 4,803.84 is: 7,201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.88 : 13,441.68 = 4,803.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.88/13,441.68 = 4,803.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.88x = 13,441.68 × 4,803.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.88x = 64,571,680.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,571,680.05/8,966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,201.13

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