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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.03, 12,104.61 and 2,522.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.03, 12,104.61 and 2,522.74 is: 3,783.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.03 : 12,104.61 = 2,522.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.03/12,104.61 = 2,522.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.03x = 12,104.61 × 2,522.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.03x = 30,536,783.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,536,783.83/8,070.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.97

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