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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.98, 13,274.95 and 6,068.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.98, 13,274.95 and 6,068.22 is: 9,102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.98 : 13,274.95 = 6,068.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.98/13,274.95 = 6,068.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.98x = 13,274.95 × 6,068.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.98x = 80,555,250.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,555,250.71/8,849.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.31

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