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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.83, 12,166.71 and 2,267.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.83, 12,166.71 and 2,267.43 is: 3,401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.83 : 12,166.71 = 2,267.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.83/12,166.71 = 2,267.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.83x = 12,166.71 × 2,267.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.83x = 27,587,163.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,587,163.26/8,110.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.27

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