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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,153.02, 12,230.13 and 2,310.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,153.02, 12,230.13 and 2,310.07 is: 3,465.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,153.02 : 12,230.13 = 2,310.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,153.02/12,230.13 = 2,310.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,153.02x = 12,230.13 × 2,310.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,153.02x = 28,252,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,252,456.41/8,153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.28

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