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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.34, 12,016.92 and 3,327.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.34, 12,016.92 and 3,327.73 is: 4,992.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.34 : 12,016.92 = 3,327.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.34/12,016.92 = 3,327.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.34x = 12,016.92 × 3,327.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.34x = 39,989,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,989,065.19/8,010.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.18

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