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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.54, 12,054.89 and 2,193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.54, 12,054.89 and 2,193.15 is: 3,289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.54 : 12,054.89 = 2,193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.54/12,054.89 = 2,193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.54x = 12,054.89 × 2,193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.54x = 26,438,187.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,438,187.49/8,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.75

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