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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,166.67, 12,234.58 and 4,824.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,166.67, 12,234.58 and 4,824.94 is: 7,228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,166.67 : 12,234.58 = 4,824.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,166.67/12,234.58 = 4,824.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,166.67x = 12,234.58 × 4,824.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,166.67x = 59,031,167.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,031,167.74/8,166.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,228.31

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