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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,002.50, 11,035.80 and 4,815.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,002.50, 11,035.80 and 4,815.24 is: 6,640.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,002.50 : 11,035.80 = 4,815.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,002.50/11,035.80 = 4,815.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,002.50x = 11,035.80 × 4,815.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,002.50x = 53,140,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,140,025.59/8,002.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,640.43

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