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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.16, 12,103.84 and 2,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.16, 12,103.84 and 2,225.44 is: 3,337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.16 : 12,103.84 = 2,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.16/12,103.84 = 2,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.16x = 12,103.84 × 2,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.16x = 26,936,369.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,936,369.69/8,070.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.77

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