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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.04, 12,253.70 and 2,325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.04, 12,253.70 and 2,325.80 is: 3,488.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.04 : 12,253.70 = 2,325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.04/12,253.70 = 2,325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.04x = 12,253.70 × 2,325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.04x = 28,499,655.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,499,655.46/8,169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.74

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