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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,005.12, 12,001.93 and 3,786.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,005.12, 12,001.93 and 3,786.03 is: 5,676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,005.12 : 12,001.93 = 3,786.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,005.12/12,001.93 = 3,786.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,005.12x = 12,001.93 × 3,786.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,005.12x = 45,439,667.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,439,667.04/8,005.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,676.33

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