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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,300.07, 12,450.07 and 6,836.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,300.07, 12,450.07 and 6,836.13 is: 10,254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,300.07 : 12,450.07 = 6,836.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,300.07/12,450.07 = 6,836.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,300.07x = 12,450.07 × 6,836.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,300.07x = 85,110,305.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,110,305.57/8,300.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,254.17

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