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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,018.76, 11,998.98 and 6,619.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,018.76, 11,998.98 and 6,619.08 is: 9,904.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,018.76 : 11,998.98 = 6,619.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,018.76/11,998.98 = 6,619.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,018.76x = 11,998.98 × 6,619.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,018.76x = 79,422,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,422,208.54/8,018.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,904.55

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