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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.59, 12,069.32 and 3,664.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.59, 12,069.32 and 3,664.14 is: 5,495.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.59 : 12,069.32 = 3,664.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.59/12,069.32 = 3,664.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.59x = 12,069.32 × 3,664.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.59x = 44,223,659.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,223,659.86/8,047.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.27

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