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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.24, 13,064.64 and 2,867.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.24, 13,064.64 and 2,867.44 is: 4,300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.24 : 13,064.64 = 2,867.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.24/13,064.64 = 2,867.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.24x = 13,064.64 × 2,867.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.24x = 37,462,071.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,462,071.32/8,710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.92

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