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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.03, 12,013.92 and 4,494.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.03, 12,013.92 and 4,494.29 is: 6,745.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.03 : 12,013.92 = 4,494.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.03/12,013.92 = 4,494.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.03x = 12,013.92 × 4,494.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.03x = 53,993,980.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,993,980.45/8,005.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,745.01

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