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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150.82, 12,226.22 and 2,306.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150.82, 12,226.22 and 2,306.67 is: 3,460.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150.82 : 12,226.22 = 2,306.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150.82/12,226.22 = 2,306.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150.82x = 12,226.22 × 2,306.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150.82x = 28,201,854.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,201,854.89/8,150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.00

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