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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,681.80, 13,022.60 and 2,107.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,681.80, 13,022.60 and 2,107.99 is: 3,161.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,681.80 : 13,022.60 = 2,107.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,681.80/13,022.60 = 2,107.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,681.80x = 13,022.60 × 2,107.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,681.80x = 27,451,467.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,451,467.30/8,681.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.96

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