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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.26, 12,165.26 and 2,266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.26, 12,165.26 and 2,266.79 is: 3,400.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.26 : 12,165.26 = 2,266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.26/12,165.26 = 2,266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.26x = 12,165.26 × 2,266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.26x = 27,576,017.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,576,017.56/8,110.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.14

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