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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,724.22, 13,062.36 and 6,094.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,724.22, 13,062.36 and 6,094.36 is: 9,124.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,724.22 : 13,062.36 = 6,094.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,724.22/13,062.36 = 6,094.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,724.22x = 13,062.36 × 6,094.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,724.22x = 79,606,724.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,606,724.29/8,724.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124.80

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