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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.03, 13,005.24 and 2,827.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.03, 13,005.24 and 2,827.11 is: 4,240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.03 : 13,005.24 = 2,827.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.03/13,005.24 = 2,827.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.03x = 13,005.24 × 2,827.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.03x = 36,767,244.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,767,244.06/8,670.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.73

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