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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,350.06, 12,523.80 and 3,669.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,350.06, 12,523.80 and 3,669.04 is: 5,502.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,350.06 : 12,523.80 = 3,669.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,350.06/12,523.80 = 3,669.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,350.06x = 12,523.80 × 3,669.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,350.06x = 45,950,323.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,950,323.15/8,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.99

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