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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.22, 12,553.83 and 3,175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.22, 12,553.83 and 3,175.10 is: 4,762.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.22 : 12,553.83 = 3,175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.22/12,553.83 = 3,175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.22x = 12,553.83 × 3,175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.22x = 39,859,634.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,859,634.25/8,369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.64

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