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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,502.68, 12,754.44 and 6,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,502.68, 12,754.44 and 6,030.44 is: 9,045.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,502.68 : 12,754.44 = 6,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,502.68/12,754.44 = 6,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,502.68x = 12,754.44 × 6,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,502.68x = 76,914,821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,914,821.38/8,502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.96

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