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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,784.68, 13,162.43 and 6,182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,784.68, 13,162.43 and 6,182.15 is: 9,262.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,784.68 : 13,162.43 = 6,182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,784.68/13,162.43 = 6,182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,784.68x = 13,162.43 × 6,182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,784.68x = 81,372,066.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,372,066.27/8,784.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,262.96

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