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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.56, 12,017.54 and 2,744.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.56, 12,017.54 and 2,744.15 is: 4,116.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.56 : 12,017.54 = 2,744.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.56/12,017.54 = 2,744.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.56x = 12,017.54 × 2,744.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.56x = 32,977,965.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,977,965.13/8,010.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.81

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