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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.13, 12,674.27 and 5,954.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.13, 12,674.27 and 5,954.19 is: 8,932.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.13 : 12,674.27 = 5,954.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.13/12,674.27 = 5,954.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.13x = 12,674.27 × 5,954.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.13x = 75,465,011.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,465,011.69/8,448.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.75

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