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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.22, 13,057.26 and 3,162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.22, 13,057.26 and 3,162.21 is: 4,740.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.22 : 13,057.26 = 3,162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.22/13,057.26 = 3,162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.22x = 13,057.26 × 3,162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.22x = 41,289,798.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,289,798.14/8,710.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.39

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