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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205.02, 12,307.60 and 2,361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205.02, 12,307.60 and 2,361.64 is: 3,542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205.02 : 12,307.60 = 2,361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205.02/12,307.60 = 2,361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205.02x = 12,307.60 × 2,361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205.02x = 29,066,120.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,066,120.46/8,205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.48

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