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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.58, 12,104.46 and 2,522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.58, 12,104.46 and 2,522.70 is: 3,784.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.58 : 12,104.46 = 2,522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.58/12,104.46 = 2,522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.58x = 12,104.46 × 2,522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.58x = 30,535,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,535,921.24/8,069.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.08

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