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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.03, 12,553.62 and 2,129.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.03, 12,553.62 and 2,129.05 is: 3,193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.03 : 12,553.62 = 2,129.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.03/12,553.62 = 2,129.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.03x = 12,553.62 × 2,129.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.03x = 26,727,289.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,727,289.98/8,369.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.59

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