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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.52, 12,167.68 and 3,430.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.52, 12,167.68 and 3,430.95 is: 5,147.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.52 : 12,167.68 = 3,430.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.52/12,167.68 = 3,430.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.52x = 12,167.68 × 3,430.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.52x = 41,746,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,746,693.12/8,110.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,147.23

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