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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.02, 12,526.48 and 2,803.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.02, 12,526.48 and 2,803.92 is: 4,206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.02 : 12,526.48 = 2,803.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.02/12,526.48 = 2,803.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.02x = 12,526.48 × 2,803.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.02x = 35,123,247.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,123,247.80/8,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.37

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