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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.21, 12,048.57 and 2,190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.21, 12,048.57 and 2,190.27 is: 3,285.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.21 : 12,048.57 = 2,190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.21/12,048.57 = 2,190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.21x = 12,048.57 × 2,190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.21x = 26,389,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,389,621.41/8,033.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.07

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