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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,795.22, 13,185.45 and 6,015.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,795.22, 13,185.45 and 6,015.12 is: 9,017.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,795.22 : 13,185.45 = 6,015.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,795.22/13,185.45 = 6,015.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,795.22x = 13,185.45 × 6,015.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,795.22x = 79,312,064.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,312,064.00/8,795.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.63

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