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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.82, 12,557.04 and 6,805.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.82, 12,557.04 and 6,805.95 is: 10,210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.82 : 12,557.04 = 6,805.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.82/12,557.04 = 6,805.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.82x = 12,557.04 × 6,805.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.82x = 85,462,586.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,462,586.39/8,369.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,210.80

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