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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.22, 12,770.82 and 6,773.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.22, 12,770.82 and 6,773.19 is: 10,146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.22 : 12,770.82 = 6,773.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.22/12,770.82 = 6,773.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.22x = 12,770.82 × 6,773.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.22x = 86,499,190.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,499,190.32/8,525.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,146.27

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