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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.28, 12,102.11 and 2,224.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.28, 12,102.11 and 2,224.73 is: 3,337.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.28 : 12,102.11 = 2,224.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.28/12,102.11 = 2,224.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.28x = 12,102.11 × 2,224.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.28x = 26,923,916.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,923,916.06/8,068.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.01

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