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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,207.04, 12,311.37 and 2,364.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,207.04, 12,311.37 and 2,364.51 is: 3,547.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,207.04 : 12,311.37 = 2,364.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,207.04/12,311.37 = 2,364.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,207.04x = 12,311.37 × 2,364.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,207.04x = 29,110,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,110,357.48/8,207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.00

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