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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,175.03, 12,260.90 and 6,797.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,175.03, 12,260.90 and 6,797.22 is: 10,194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,175.03 : 12,260.90 = 6,797.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,175.03/12,260.90 = 6,797.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,175.03x = 12,260.90 × 6,797.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,175.03x = 83,340,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,340,005.71/8,175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,194.46

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