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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.56, 12,164.22 and 2,914.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.56, 12,164.22 and 2,914.68 is: 4,371.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.56 : 12,164.22 = 2,914.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.56/12,164.22 = 2,914.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.56x = 12,164.22 × 2,914.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.56x = 35,454,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,454,808.75/8,110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.44

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