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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.22, 12,390.54 and 4,566.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.22, 12,390.54 and 4,566.16 is: 6,847.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.22 : 12,390.54 = 4,566.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.22/12,390.54 = 4,566.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.22x = 12,390.54 × 4,566.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.22x = 56,577,188.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,577,188.13/8,262.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,847.70

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