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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.69, 12,104.82 and 2,226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.69, 12,104.82 and 2,226.75 is: 3,340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.69 : 12,104.82 = 2,226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.69/12,104.82 = 2,226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.69x = 12,104.82 × 2,226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.69x = 26,954,407.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,954,407.94/8,069.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.21

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