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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,021.53, 12,034.32 and 6,475.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,021.53, 12,034.32 and 6,475.58 is: 9,715.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,021.53 : 12,034.32 = 6,475.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,021.53/12,034.32 = 6,475.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,021.53x = 12,034.32 × 6,475.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,021.53x = 77,929,109.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,929,109.36/8,021.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,715.00

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