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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,262.48, 12,394.80 and 4,367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,262.48, 12,394.80 and 4,367.04 is: 6,551.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,262.48 : 12,394.80 = 4,367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,262.48/12,394.80 = 4,367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,262.48x = 12,394.80 × 4,367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,262.48x = 54,128,587.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,128,587.39/8,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,551.13

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