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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.28, 13,002.48 and 4,050.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.28, 13,002.48 and 4,050.28 is: 6,076.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.28 : 13,002.48 = 4,050.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.28/13,002.48 = 4,050.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.28x = 13,002.48 × 4,050.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.28x = 52,663,684.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,663,684.69/8,667.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,076.15

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