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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,008.91, 12,013.37 and 4,110.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,008.91, 12,013.37 and 4,110.83 is: 6,166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,008.91 : 12,013.37 = 4,110.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,008.91/12,013.37 = 4,110.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,008.91x = 12,013.37 × 4,110.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,008.91x = 49,384,901.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,384,901.24/8,008.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,166.25

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