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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,683.97, 13,025.96 and 2,110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,683.97, 13,025.96 and 2,110.15 is: 3,165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,683.97 : 13,025.96 = 2,110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,683.97/13,025.96 = 2,110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,683.97x = 13,025.96 × 2,110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,683.97x = 27,486,729.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,486,729.49/8,683.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.23

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