Browse · MATH Print → jmc algebra senior Problem Let x and y be positive real numbers. Find the minimum value of xy(x2+y2)(3x2+y2). Solution — click to reveal By Cauchy-Schwarz, (y2+x2)(3x2+y2)≥(xy3+xy)2,so xy(x2+y2)(3x2+y2)≥1+3.Equality occurs when 3x2y2=y2x2, or y=x43, so the minimum value is 1+3. Final answer 1 + \sqrt{3} ← Previous problem Next problem →