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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,154.56, 12,240.96 and 7,619.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,154.56, 12,240.96 and 7,619.24 is: 11,437.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,154.56 : 12,240.96 = 7,619.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,154.56/12,240.96 = 7,619.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,154.56x = 12,240.96 × 7,619.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,154.56x = 93,266,812.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,266,812.07/8,154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,437.38

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