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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.03, 12,546.09 and 2,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.03, 12,546.09 and 2,441.24 is: 3,660.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.03 : 12,546.09 = 2,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.03/12,546.09 = 2,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.03x = 12,546.09 × 2,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.03x = 30,628,001.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,628,001.07/8,366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.99

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