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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.82, 12,104.72 and 2,226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.82, 12,104.72 and 2,226.42 is: 3,339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.82 : 12,104.72 = 2,226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.82/12,104.72 = 2,226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.82x = 12,104.72 × 2,226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.82x = 26,950,190.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,950,190.70/8,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.63

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