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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.04, 12,014.82 and 5,569.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.04, 12,014.82 and 5,569.62 is: 8,333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.04 : 12,014.82 = 5,569.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.04/12,014.82 = 5,569.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.04x = 12,014.82 × 5,569.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.04x = 66,917,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,917,981.77/8,030.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.46

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