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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.59, 12,166.55 and 2,564.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.59, 12,166.55 and 2,564.25 is: 3,846.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.59 : 12,166.55 = 2,564.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.59/12,166.55 = 2,564.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.59x = 12,166.55 × 2,564.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.59x = 31,198,075.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,198,075.84/8,110.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.59

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