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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,033.04, 12,061.80 and 7,637.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,033.04, 12,061.80 and 7,637.04 is: 11,467.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,033.04 : 12,061.80 = 7,637.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,033.04/12,061.80 = 7,637.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,033.04x = 12,061.80 × 7,637.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,033.04x = 92,116,449.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,116,449.07/8,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,467.20

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