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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.03, 12,470.19 and 2,469.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.03, 12,470.19 and 2,469.63 is: 3,704.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.03 : 12,470.19 = 2,469.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.03/12,470.19 = 2,469.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.03x = 12,470.19 × 2,469.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.03x = 30,796,755.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,796,755.33/8,313.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.64

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