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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,016.84, 12,022.02 and 4,895.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,016.84, 12,022.02 and 4,895.64 is: 7,341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,016.84 : 12,022.02 = 4,895.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,016.84/12,022.02 = 4,895.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,016.84x = 12,022.02 × 4,895.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,016.84x = 58,855,481.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,855,481.99/8,016.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,341.48

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