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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,062.97, 12,094.52 and 2,219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,062.97, 12,094.52 and 2,219.90 is: 3,329.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,062.97 : 12,094.52 = 2,219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,062.97/12,094.52 = 2,219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,062.97x = 12,094.52 × 2,219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,062.97x = 26,848,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,848,553.38/8,062.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.86

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