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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.91, 12,253.51 and 2,325.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.91, 12,253.51 and 2,325.67 is: 3,488.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.91 : 12,253.51 = 2,325.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.91/12,253.51 = 2,325.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.91x = 12,253.51 × 2,325.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.91x = 28,497,592.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,497,592.88/8,168.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.54

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