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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,346.74, 12,484.55 and 6,126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,346.74, 12,484.55 and 6,126.93 is: 9,164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,346.74 : 12,484.55 = 6,126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,346.74/12,484.55 = 6,126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,346.74x = 12,484.55 × 6,126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,346.74x = 76,491,933.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,491,933.30/8,346.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,164.29

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