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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,708.22, 13,062.33 and 6,122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,708.22, 13,062.33 and 6,122.70 is: 9,184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,708.22 : 13,062.33 = 6,122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,708.22/13,062.33 = 6,122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,708.22x = 13,062.33 × 6,122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,708.22x = 79,976,727.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,976,727.89/8,708.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,184.05

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