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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.04, 12,245.53 and 2,965.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.04, 12,245.53 and 2,965.91 is: 4,450.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.04 : 12,245.53 = 2,965.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.04/12,245.53 = 2,965.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.04x = 12,245.53 × 2,965.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.04x = 36,319,163.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,319,163.08/8,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.86

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