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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.14, 12,253.71 and 2,325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.14, 12,253.71 and 2,325.75 is: 3,488.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.14 : 12,253.71 = 2,325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.14/12,253.71 = 2,325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.14x = 12,253.71 × 2,325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.14x = 28,499,070.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,499,070.69/8,169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.63

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