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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,413.78, 12,621.09 and 3,219.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,413.78, 12,621.09 and 3,219.25 is: 4,829.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413.78 : 12,621.09 = 3,219.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413.78/12,621.09 = 3,219.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413.78x = 12,621.09 × 3,219.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413.78x = 40,630,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,630,443.98/8,413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,829.04

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