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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.52, 12,165.84 and 2,845.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.52, 12,165.84 and 2,845.28 is: 4,267.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.52 : 12,165.84 = 2,845.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.52/12,165.84 = 2,845.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.52x = 12,165.84 × 2,845.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.52x = 34,615,221.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,615,221.24/8,110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.94

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