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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.65, 12,054.27 and 2,769.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.65, 12,054.27 and 2,769.97 is: 4,155.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.65 : 12,054.27 = 2,769.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.65/12,054.27 = 2,769.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.65x = 12,054.27 × 2,769.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.65x = 33,389,940.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,389,940.67/8,035.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.23

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