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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.17, 12,545.25 and 6,016.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.17, 12,545.25 and 6,016.74 is: 9,025.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.17 : 12,545.25 = 6,016.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.17/12,545.25 = 6,016.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.17x = 12,545.25 × 6,016.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.17x = 75,481,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,481,507.49/8,363.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,025.47

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