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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.56, 12,554.52 and 2,823.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.56, 12,554.52 and 2,823.04 is: 4,234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.56 : 12,554.52 = 2,823.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.56/12,554.52 = 2,823.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.56x = 12,554.52 × 2,823.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.56x = 35,441,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,441,912.14/8,369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.62

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