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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,027.90, 12,041.64 and 3,584.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,027.90, 12,041.64 and 3,584.44 is: 5,376.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,027.90 : 12,041.64 = 3,584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,027.90/12,041.64 = 3,584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,027.90x = 12,041.64 × 3,584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,027.90x = 43,162,536.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,162,536.08/8,027.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,376.57

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