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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,610.03, 12,912.91 and 2,369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,610.03, 12,912.91 and 2,369.72 is: 3,554.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,610.03 : 12,912.91 = 2,369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,610.03/12,912.91 = 2,369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,610.03x = 12,912.91 × 2,369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,610.03x = 30,600,007.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,600,007.44/8,610.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.00

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