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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,202.76, 12,304.18 and 2,046.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,202.76, 12,304.18 and 2,046.76 is: 3,070.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,202.76 : 12,304.18 = 2,046.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,202.76/12,304.18 = 2,046.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,202.76x = 12,304.18 × 2,046.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,202.76x = 25,183,703.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,183,703.46/8,202.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.15

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