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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.03, 12,310.07 and 4,917.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.03, 12,310.07 and 4,917.89 is: 7,376.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.03 : 12,310.07 = 4,917.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.03/12,310.07 = 4,917.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.03x = 12,310.07 × 4,917.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.03x = 60,539,576.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,539,576.34/8,207.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,376.55

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