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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.96, 12,033.24 and 2,827.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.96, 12,033.24 and 2,827.62 is: 4,241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.96 : 12,033.24 = 2,827.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.96/12,033.24 = 2,827.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.96x = 12,033.24 × 2,827.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.96x = 34,025,430.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,025,430.09/8,022.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.01

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