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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.28, 13,067.04 and 2,867.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.28, 13,067.04 and 2,867.30 is: 4,301.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.28 : 13,067.04 = 2,867.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.28/13,067.04 = 2,867.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.28x = 13,067.04 × 2,867.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.28x = 37,467,123.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,467,123.79/8,710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.48

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