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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,463.76, 12,670.02 and 7,683.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,463.76, 12,670.02 and 7,683.76 is: 11,502.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,463.76 : 12,670.02 = 7,683.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,463.76/12,670.02 = 7,683.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,463.76x = 12,670.02 × 7,683.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,463.76x = 97,353,392.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,353,392.88/8,463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,502.38

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