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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,996.44, 13,497.08 and 4,834.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,996.44, 13,497.08 and 4,834.68 is: 7,253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,996.44 : 13,497.08 = 4,834.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,996.44/13,497.08 = 4,834.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,996.44x = 13,497.08 × 4,834.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,996.44x = 65,254,062.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,254,062.73/8,996.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,253.32

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