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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,088.05, 12,133.20 and 2,822.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,088.05, 12,133.20 and 2,822.29 is: 4,233.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,088.05 : 12,133.20 = 2,822.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,088.05/12,133.20 = 2,822.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,088.05x = 12,133.20 × 2,822.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,088.05x = 34,243,378.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,243,378.70/8,088.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.83

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