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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.85, 12,043.11 and 3,584.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.85, 12,043.11 and 3,584.10 is: 5,377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.85 : 12,043.11 = 3,584.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.85/12,043.11 = 3,584.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.85x = 12,043.11 × 3,584.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.85x = 43,163,710.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,163,710.55/8,026.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,377.42

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