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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,769.80, 13,140.10 and 6,167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,769.80, 13,140.10 and 6,167.24 is: 9,240.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,769.80 : 13,140.10 = 6,167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,769.80/13,140.10 = 6,167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,769.80x = 13,140.10 × 6,167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,769.80x = 81,038,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,038,150.32/8,769.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,240.59

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