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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.06, 12,554.73 and 2,823.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.06, 12,554.73 and 2,823.98 is: 4,236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.06 : 12,554.73 = 2,823.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.06/12,554.73 = 2,823.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.06x = 12,554.73 × 2,823.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.06x = 35,454,243.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,454,243.65/8,369.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.35

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