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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.98, 12,665.22 and 3,764.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.98, 12,665.22 and 3,764.22 is: 5,646.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.98 : 12,665.22 = 3,764.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.98/12,665.22 = 3,764.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.98x = 12,665.22 × 3,764.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.98x = 47,674,674.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,674,674.43/8,443.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,646.00

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