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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,998.90, 12,022.30 and 6,621.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,998.90, 12,022.30 and 6,621.08 is: 9,951.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,998.90 : 12,022.30 = 6,621.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,998.90/12,022.30 = 6,621.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,998.90x = 12,022.30 × 6,621.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,998.90x = 79,600,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,600,610.08/7,998.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,951.44

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