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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,282.22, 12,413.40 and 4,773.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,282.22, 12,413.40 and 4,773.84 is: 7,155.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,282.22 : 12,413.40 = 4,773.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,282.22/12,413.40 = 4,773.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,282.22x = 12,413.40 × 4,773.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,282.22x = 59,259,585.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,259,585.46/8,282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,155.04

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