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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,210.63, 12,315.94 and 2,054.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,210.63, 12,315.94 and 2,054.63 is: 3,081.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,210.63 : 12,315.94 = 2,054.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,210.63/12,315.94 = 2,054.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,210.63x = 12,315.94 × 2,054.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,210.63x = 25,304,699.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,304,699.80/8,210.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.94

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