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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.07, 12,383.02 and 2,413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.07, 12,383.02 and 2,413.27 is: 3,619.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.07 : 12,383.02 = 2,413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.07/12,383.02 = 2,413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.07x = 12,383.02 × 2,413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.07x = 29,883,570.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,883,570.68/8,256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.59

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