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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,022.97, 12,035.59 and 2,475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,022.97, 12,035.59 and 2,475.28 is: 3,713.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,022.97 : 12,035.59 = 2,475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,022.97/12,035.59 = 2,475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,022.97x = 12,035.59 × 2,475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,022.97x = 29,791,396.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,791,396.37/8,022.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.26

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