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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.02, 13,005.02 and 2,826.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.02, 13,005.02 and 2,826.62 is: 4,239.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.02 : 13,005.02 = 2,826.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.02/13,005.02 = 2,826.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.02x = 13,005.02 × 2,826.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.02x = 36,760,249.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,760,249.63/8,670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.93

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