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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,070.92, 12,106.68 and 2,227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,070.92, 12,106.68 and 2,227.97 is: 3,342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,070.92 : 12,106.68 = 2,227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,070.92/12,106.68 = 2,227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,070.92x = 12,106.68 × 2,227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,070.92x = 26,973,319.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,973,319.84/8,070.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.04

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