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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,230.03, 12,345.44 and 2,683.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,230.03, 12,345.44 and 2,683.36 is: 4,025.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,230.03 : 12,345.44 = 2,683.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,230.03/12,345.44 = 2,683.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,230.03x = 12,345.44 × 2,683.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,230.03x = 33,127,300.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,127,300.14/8,230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,025.17

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