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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.92, 12,103.68 and 2,225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.92, 12,103.68 and 2,225.97 is: 3,339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.92 : 12,103.68 = 2,225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.92/12,103.68 = 2,225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.92x = 12,103.68 × 2,225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.92x = 26,942,428.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,942,428.57/8,068.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.04

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