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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,044.68, 12,063.60 and 3,664.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,044.68, 12,063.60 and 3,664.92 is: 5,495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,044.68 : 12,063.60 = 3,664.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,044.68/12,063.60 = 3,664.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,044.68x = 12,063.60 × 3,664.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,044.68x = 44,212,128.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,212,128.91/8,044.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.82

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