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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.56, 12,095.42 and 2,219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.56, 12,095.42 and 2,219.78 is: 3,329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.56 : 12,095.42 = 2,219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.56/12,095.42 = 2,219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.56x = 12,095.42 × 2,219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.56x = 26,849,171.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,849,171.41/8,064.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.28

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