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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.22, 12,368.67 and 6,093.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.22, 12,368.67 and 6,093.94 is: 8,408.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.22 : 12,368.67 = 6,093.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.22/12,368.67 = 6,093.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.22x = 12,368.67 × 6,093.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.22x = 75,373,932.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,373,932.86/8,964.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,408.31

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