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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,352.22, 12,527.90 and 2,805.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,352.22, 12,527.90 and 2,805.62 is: 4,208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,352.22 : 12,527.90 = 2,805.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,352.22/12,527.90 = 2,805.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,352.22x = 12,527.90 × 2,805.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,352.22x = 35,148,526.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,148,526.80/8,352.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.29

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