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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,192.63, 12,285.81 and 2,926.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,192.63, 12,285.81 and 2,926.65 is: 4,388.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,192.63 : 12,285.81 = 2,926.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,192.63/12,285.81 = 2,926.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,192.63x = 12,285.81 × 2,926.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,192.63x = 35,956,265.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,956,265.84/8,192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.86

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