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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,994.76, 13,496.03 and 4,829.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,994.76, 13,496.03 and 4,829.90 is: 7,246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,994.76 : 13,496.03 = 4,829.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,994.76/13,496.03 = 4,829.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,994.76x = 13,496.03 × 4,829.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,994.76x = 65,184,521.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,184,521.11/8,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,246.95

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