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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,682.22, 12,964.39 and 6,907.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,682.22, 12,964.39 and 6,907.37 is: 10,314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,682.22 : 12,964.39 = 6,907.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,682.22/12,964.39 = 6,907.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,682.22x = 12,964.39 × 6,907.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,682.22x = 89,549,838.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,549,838.55/8,682.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,314.17

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