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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,990.44, 13,498.30 and 4,611.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,990.44, 13,498.30 and 4,611.08 is: 6,923.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990.44 : 13,498.30 = 4,611.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990.44/13,498.30 = 4,611.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990.44x = 13,498.30 × 4,611.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990.44x = 62,241,741.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,241,741.16/8,990.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.10

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