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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,380.92, 12,560.84 and 7,338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,380.92, 12,560.84 and 7,338.44 is: 10,998.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,380.92 : 12,560.84 = 7,338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,380.92/12,560.84 = 7,338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,380.92x = 12,560.84 × 7,338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,380.92x = 92,176,970.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,176,970.69/8,380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.43

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