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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,219.22, 12,327.61 and 3,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,219.22, 12,327.61 and 3,023.88 is: 4,535.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,219.22 : 12,327.61 = 3,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,219.22/12,327.61 = 3,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,219.22x = 12,327.61 × 3,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,219.22x = 37,277,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,277,213.33/8,219.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.37

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