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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.32, 12,406.06 and 6,905.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.32, 12,406.06 and 6,905.32 is: 10,334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.32 : 12,406.06 = 6,905.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.32/12,406.06 = 6,905.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.32x = 12,406.06 × 6,905.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.32x = 85,667,814.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,667,814.24/8,289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,334.72

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