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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.04, 12,382.36 and 7,584.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.04, 12,382.36 and 7,584.24 is: 11,365.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.04 : 12,382.36 = 7,584.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.04/12,382.36 = 7,584.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.04x = 12,382.36 × 7,584.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.04x = 93,910,790.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,910,790.01/8,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,365.16

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