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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,067.82, 12,101.72 and 2,224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,067.82, 12,101.72 and 2,224.42 is: 3,336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,067.82 : 12,101.72 = 2,224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,067.82/12,101.72 = 2,224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,067.82x = 12,101.72 × 2,224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,067.82x = 26,919,308.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,919,308.00/8,067.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.63

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