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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,492.04, 12,736.22 and 6,019.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,492.04, 12,736.22 and 6,019.96 is: 9,028.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,492.04 : 12,736.22 = 6,019.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,492.04/12,736.22 = 6,019.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,492.04x = 12,736.22 × 6,019.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,492.04x = 76,671,534.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,671,534.95/8,492.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,028.64

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