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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,163.64, 12,234.66 and 2,964.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,163.64, 12,234.66 and 2,964.52 is: 4,442.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,163.64 : 12,234.66 = 2,964.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,163.64/12,234.66 = 2,964.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,163.64x = 12,234.66 × 2,964.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,163.64x = 36,269,894.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,269,894.26/8,163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.86

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