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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.58, 12,166.42 and 2,564.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.58, 12,166.42 and 2,564.16 is: 3,846.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.58 : 12,166.42 = 2,564.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.58/12,166.42 = 2,564.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.58x = 12,166.42 × 2,564.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.58x = 31,196,647.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,196,647.51/8,110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.41

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