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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.34, 12,554.04 and 2,822.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.34, 12,554.04 and 2,822.73 is: 4,234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.34 : 12,554.04 = 2,822.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.34/12,554.04 = 2,822.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.34x = 12,554.04 × 2,822.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.34x = 35,436,665.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,436,665.33/8,369.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.11

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