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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,030.04, 12,046.20 and 2,483.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,030.04, 12,046.20 and 2,483.87 is: 3,726.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,030.04 : 12,046.20 = 2,483.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,030.04/12,046.20 = 2,483.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,030.04x = 12,046.20 × 2,483.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,030.04x = 29,921,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,921,194.79/8,030.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.16

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