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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,606.03, 12,910.25 and 2,764.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,606.03, 12,910.25 and 2,764.43 is: 4,147.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,606.03 : 12,910.25 = 2,764.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,606.03/12,910.25 = 2,764.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,606.03x = 12,910.25 × 2,764.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,606.03x = 35,689,468.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,689,468.59/8,606.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.03

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