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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.06, 12,234.15 and 6,306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.06, 12,234.15 and 6,306.60 is: 9,444.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.06 : 12,234.15 = 6,306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.06/12,234.15 = 6,306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.06x = 12,234.15 × 6,306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.06x = 77,155,890.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,155,890.39/8,169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,444.89

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