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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.02, 12,093.10 and 2,218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.02, 12,093.10 and 2,218.06 is: 3,326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.02 : 12,093.10 = 2,218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.02/12,093.10 = 2,218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.02x = 12,093.10 × 2,218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.02x = 26,823,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,823,221.39/8,063.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.70

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