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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.03, 12,257.01 and 4,466.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.03, 12,257.01 and 4,466.61 is: 6,701.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.03 : 12,257.01 = 4,466.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.03/12,257.01 = 4,466.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.03x = 12,257.01 × 4,466.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.03x = 54,747,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,747,283.44/8,169.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,701.81

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