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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276, 12,410.76 and 3,344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276, 12,410.76 and 3,344.72 is: 5,015.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276 : 12,410.76 = 3,344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276/12,410.76 = 3,344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276x = 12,410.76 × 3,344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276x = 41,510,517.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,510,517.19/8,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,015.77

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