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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.89, 12,167.46 and 2,844.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.89, 12,167.46 and 2,844.68 is: 4,267.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.89 : 12,167.46 = 2,844.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.89/12,167.46 = 2,844.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.89x = 12,167.46 × 2,844.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.89x = 34,612,530.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,612,530.11/8,110.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.41

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