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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.31, 13,483.26 and 4,544.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.31, 13,483.26 and 4,544.10 is: 6,820.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.31 : 13,483.26 = 4,544.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.31/13,483.26 = 4,544.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.31x = 13,483.26 × 4,544.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.31x = 61,269,281.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,269,281.77/8,983.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.35

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