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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220.03, 12,330.72 and 2,671.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220.03, 12,330.72 and 2,671.94 is: 4,008.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220.03 : 12,330.72 = 2,671.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220.03/12,330.72 = 2,671.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220.03x = 12,330.72 × 2,671.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220.03x = 32,946,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,946,882.34/8,220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.12

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