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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,072.65, 12,110.19 and 2,526.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,072.65, 12,110.19 and 2,526.45 is: 3,790.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,072.65 : 12,110.19 = 2,526.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,072.65/12,110.19 = 2,526.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,072.65x = 12,110.19 × 2,526.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,072.65x = 30,595,789.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,595,789.53/8,072.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.06

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