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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.03, 12,433.17 and 6,207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.03, 12,433.17 and 6,207.14 is: 9,282.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.03 : 12,433.17 = 6,207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.03/12,433.17 = 6,207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.03x = 12,433.17 × 6,207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.03x = 77,174,353.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,174,353.41/8,314.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.42

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