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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,046.73, 12,069.49 and 2,203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,046.73, 12,069.49 and 2,203.19 is: 3,304.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,046.73 : 12,069.49 = 2,203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,046.73/12,069.49 = 2,203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,046.73x = 12,069.49 × 2,203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,046.73x = 26,591,379.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,591,379.67/8,046.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.62

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