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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,023.73, 12,034.68 and 3,092.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,023.73, 12,034.68 and 3,092.95 is: 4,639.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,023.73 : 12,034.68 = 3,092.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,023.73/12,034.68 = 3,092.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,023.73x = 12,034.68 × 3,092.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,023.73x = 37,222,666.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,222,666.95/8,023.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.08

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