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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.92, 12,047.92 and 2,767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.92, 12,047.92 and 2,767.44 is: 4,150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.92 : 12,047.92 = 2,767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.92/12,047.92 = 2,767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.92x = 12,047.92 × 2,767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.92x = 33,341,895.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,341,895.72/8,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.14

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