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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,011.04, 12,018.22 and 2,746.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,011.04, 12,018.22 and 2,746.44 is: 4,120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,011.04 : 12,018.22 = 2,746.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,011.04/12,018.22 = 2,746.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,011.04x = 12,018.22 × 2,746.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,011.04x = 33,007,320.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,007,320.14/8,011.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.23

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