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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,192.22, 12,287.08 and 2,996.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,192.22, 12,287.08 and 2,996.88 is: 4,494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,192.22 : 12,287.08 = 2,996.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,192.22/12,287.08 = 2,996.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,192.22x = 12,287.08 × 2,996.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,192.22x = 36,822,904.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,822,904.31/8,192.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.86

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