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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.03, 12,103.11 and 2,521.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.03, 12,103.11 and 2,521.74 is: 3,782.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.03 : 12,103.11 = 2,521.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.03/12,103.11 = 2,521.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.03x = 12,103.11 × 2,521.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.03x = 30,520,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,520,896.61/8,069.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.48

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