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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,447.04, 12,669.42 and 2,207.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,447.04, 12,669.42 and 2,207.49 is: 3,310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,447.04 : 12,669.42 = 2,207.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,447.04/12,669.42 = 2,207.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,447.04x = 12,669.42 × 2,207.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,447.04x = 27,967,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,967,617.96/8,447.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.94

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