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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,010.82, 12,016.56 and 2,749.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,010.82, 12,016.56 and 2,749.45 is: 4,124.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,010.82 : 12,016.56 = 2,749.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,010.82/12,016.56 = 2,749.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,010.82x = 12,016.56 × 2,749.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,010.82x = 33,038,900.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,038,900.85/8,010.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.29

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