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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.63, 12,169.44 and 2,849.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.63, 12,169.44 and 2,849.38 is: 4,275.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.63 : 12,169.44 = 2,849.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.63/12,169.44 = 2,849.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.63x = 12,169.44 × 2,849.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.63x = 34,675,328.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,675,328.52/8,110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.29

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