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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,419.07, 12,610.52 and 6,830.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,419.07, 12,610.52 and 6,830.66 is: 10,231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,419.07 : 12,610.52 = 6,830.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,419.07/12,610.52 = 6,830.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,419.07x = 12,610.52 × 6,830.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,419.07x = 86,138,140.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,138,140.39/8,419.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,231.31

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