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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.04, 13,005.02 and 2,096.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.04, 13,005.02 and 2,096.21 is: 3,144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.04 : 13,005.02 = 2,096.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.04/13,005.02 = 2,096.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.04x = 13,005.02 × 2,096.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.04x = 27,261,290.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,261,290.73/8,670.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.31

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