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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.91, 12,107.06 and 2,227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.91, 12,107.06 and 2,227.52 is: 3,341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.91 : 12,107.06 = 2,227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.91/12,107.06 = 2,227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.91x = 12,107.06 × 2,227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.91x = 26,968,646.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,968,646.62/8,070.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.47

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