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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,224.03, 12,336.72 and 2,675.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,224.03, 12,336.72 and 2,675.89 is: 4,014.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,224.03 : 12,336.72 = 2,675.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,224.03/12,336.72 = 2,675.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,224.03x = 12,336.72 × 2,675.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,224.03x = 33,011,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,011,705.68/8,224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.05

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