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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,681.04, 13,019.54 and 2,441.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,681.04, 13,019.54 and 2,441.66 is: 3,661.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,681.04 : 13,019.54 = 2,441.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,681.04/13,019.54 = 2,441.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,681.04x = 13,019.54 × 2,441.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,681.04x = 31,789,212.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,789,212.73/8,681.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.91

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