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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,210.32, 12,319.56 and 3,828.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,210.32, 12,319.56 and 3,828.11 is: 5,744.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,210.32 : 12,319.56 = 3,828.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,210.32/12,319.56 = 3,828.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,210.32x = 12,319.56 × 3,828.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,210.32x = 47,160,569.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,160,569.23/8,210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,744.06

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