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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.64, 12,392.82 and 6,964.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.64, 12,392.82 and 6,964.44 is: 10,428.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.64 : 12,392.82 = 6,964.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.64/12,392.82 = 6,964.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.64x = 12,392.82 × 6,964.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.64x = 86,309,051.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,309,051.32/8,276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,428.03

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