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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.22, 12,404.43 and 4,767.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.22, 12,404.43 and 4,767.84 is: 7,146.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.22 : 12,404.43 = 4,767.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.22/12,404.43 = 4,767.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.22x = 12,404.43 × 4,767.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.22x = 59,142,337.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,142,337.53/8,276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,146.06

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