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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.52, 12,016.11 and 2,749.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.52, 12,016.11 and 2,749.15 is: 4,123.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.52 : 12,016.11 = 2,749.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.52/12,016.11 = 2,749.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.52x = 12,016.11 × 2,749.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.52x = 33,034,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,034,065.64/8,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.83

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