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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,192.76, 12,276.69 and 6,002.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,192.76, 12,276.69 and 6,002.94 is: 8,995.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,192.76 : 12,276.69 = 6,002.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,192.76/12,276.69 = 6,002.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,192.76x = 12,276.69 × 6,002.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,192.76x = 73,696,233.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,696,233.47/8,192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.29

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