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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,406.76, 12,610.12 and 2,250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,406.76, 12,610.12 and 2,250.76 is: 3,376.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,406.76 : 12,610.12 = 2,250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,406.76/12,610.12 = 2,250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,406.76x = 12,610.12 × 2,250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,406.76x = 28,382,353.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,382,353.69/8,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.13

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