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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.53, 12,146.90 and 6,246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.53, 12,146.90 and 6,246.86 is: 9,355.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.53 : 12,146.90 = 6,246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.53/12,146.90 = 6,246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.53x = 12,146.90 × 6,246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.53x = 75,879,891.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,879,891.77/8,110.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,355.73

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