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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,111.03, 12,165.93 and 2,564.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,111.03, 12,165.93 and 2,564.55 is: 3,846.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,111.03 : 12,165.93 = 2,564.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,111.03/12,165.93 = 2,564.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,111.03x = 12,165.93 × 2,564.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,111.03x = 31,200,135.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,200,135.78/8,111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.63

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