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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,019.82, 12,029.60 and 3,090.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,019.82, 12,029.60 and 3,090.54 is: 4,635.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,019.82 : 12,029.60 = 3,090.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,019.82/12,029.60 = 3,090.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,019.82x = 12,029.60 × 3,090.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,019.82x = 37,177,959.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,177,959.98/8,019.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.76

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