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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,109.80, 12,150.30 and 6,957.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,109.80, 12,150.30 and 6,957.80 is: 10,424.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,109.80 : 12,150.30 = 6,957.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,109.80/12,150.30 = 6,957.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,109.80x = 12,150.30 × 6,957.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,109.80x = 84,539,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,539,357.34/8,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,424.35

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