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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.82, 12,822.18 and 6,105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.82, 12,822.18 and 6,105.48 is: 8,419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.82 : 12,822.18 = 6,105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.82/12,822.18 = 6,105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.82x = 12,822.18 × 6,105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.82x = 78,285,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,285,563.55/9,297.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,419.78

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