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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.42, 12,035.43 and 2,828.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.42, 12,035.43 and 2,828.34 is: 4,243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.42 : 12,035.43 = 2,828.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.42/12,035.43 = 2,828.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.42x = 12,035.43 × 2,828.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.42x = 34,040,288.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,040,288.09/8,022.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,243.14

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