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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.04, 12,194.40 and 6,007.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.04, 12,194.40 and 6,007.04 is: 8,291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.04 : 12,194.40 = 6,007.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.04/12,194.40 = 6,007.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.04x = 12,194.40 × 6,007.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.04x = 73,252,248.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,252,248.58/8,835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,291.11

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