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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,366.22, 12,551.31 and 2,443.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,366.22, 12,551.31 and 2,443.31 is: 3,665.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,366.22 : 12,551.31 = 2,443.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,366.22/12,551.31 = 2,443.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,366.22x = 12,551.31 × 2,443.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,366.22x = 30,666,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,666,678.48/8,366.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.54

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