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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,047.76, 12,070.25 and 3,664.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,047.76, 12,070.25 and 3,664.17 is: 5,495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,047.76 : 12,070.25 = 3,664.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,047.76/12,070.25 = 3,664.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,047.76x = 12,070.25 × 3,664.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,047.76x = 44,227,443.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,227,443.36/8,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.62

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