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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,922.54, 13,378.75 and 6,114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,922.54, 13,378.75 and 6,114.53 is: 9,168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,922.54 : 13,378.75 = 6,114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,922.54/13,378.75 = 6,114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,922.54x = 13,378.75 × 6,114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,922.54x = 81,804,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,804,768.24/8,922.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.33

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