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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,148.59, 12,202.20 and 6,828.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,148.59, 12,202.20 and 6,828.88 is: 10,225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,148.59 : 12,202.20 = 6,828.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,148.59/12,202.20 = 6,828.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,148.59x = 12,202.20 × 6,828.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,148.59x = 83,327,298.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,327,298.53/8,148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,225.98

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