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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.06, 12,614.96 and 2,867.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.06, 12,614.96 and 2,867.27 is: 4,300.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.06 : 12,614.96 = 2,867.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.06/12,614.96 = 2,867.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.06x = 12,614.96 × 2,867.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.06x = 36,170,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,170,424.32/8,410.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.85

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