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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,405.24, 12,619.02 and 7,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,405.24, 12,619.02 and 7,180.52 is: 10,780.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,405.24 : 12,619.02 = 7,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,405.24/12,619.02 = 7,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,405.24x = 12,619.02 × 7,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,405.24x = 90,611,125.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,611,125.49/8,405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,780.31

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