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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.08, 12,845.08 and 3,373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.08, 12,845.08 and 3,373.48 is: 5,058.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.08 : 12,845.08 = 3,373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.08/12,845.08 = 3,373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.08x = 12,845.08 × 3,373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.08x = 43,332,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,332,620.48/8,567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.04

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