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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,303.16, 12,443.96 and 3,367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,303.16, 12,443.96 and 3,367.04 is: 5,046.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,303.16 : 12,443.96 = 3,367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,303.16/12,443.96 = 3,367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,303.16x = 12,443.96 × 3,367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,303.16x = 41,899,311.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,899,311.08/8,303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.19

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