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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,669.16, 13,003.74 and 2,513.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,669.16, 13,003.74 and 2,513.64 is: 3,770.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,669.16 : 13,003.74 = 2,513.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,669.16/13,003.74 = 2,513.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,669.16x = 13,003.74 × 2,513.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,669.16x = 32,686,721.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,686,721.01/8,669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.46

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