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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,015.28, 11,983.44 and 6,796.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,015.28, 11,983.44 and 6,796.32 is: 10,161.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,015.28 : 11,983.44 = 6,796.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,015.28/11,983.44 = 6,796.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,015.28x = 11,983.44 × 6,796.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,015.28x = 81,443,292.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,443,292.94/8,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,161.00

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