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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.80, 12,152.70 and 2,843.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.80, 12,152.70 and 2,843.10 is: 4,259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.80 : 12,152.70 = 2,843.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.80/12,152.70 = 2,843.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.80x = 12,152.70 × 2,843.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.80x = 34,551,341.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,551,341.37/8,110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.92

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