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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,460.03, 12,690.46 and 2,220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,460.03, 12,690.46 and 2,220.06 is: 3,330.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,460.03 : 12,690.46 = 2,220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,460.03/12,690.46 = 2,220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,460.03x = 12,690.46 × 2,220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,460.03x = 28,173,513.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,173,513.43/8,460.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.19

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