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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.05, 12,497.47 and 6,166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.05, 12,497.47 and 6,166.52 is: 9,231.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.05 : 12,497.47 = 6,166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.05/12,497.47 = 6,166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.05x = 12,497.47 × 6,166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.05x = 77,065,898.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,065,898.70/8,348.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,231.60

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