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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.54, 12,028.77 and 2,824.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.54, 12,028.77 and 2,824.74 is: 4,236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.54 : 12,028.77 = 2,824.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.54/12,028.77 = 2,824.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.54x = 12,028.77 × 2,824.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.54x = 33,978,147.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,978,147.77/8,019.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.92

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