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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,052.21, 12,064.55 and 6,296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,052.21, 12,064.55 and 6,296.54 is: 9,434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,052.21 : 12,064.55 = 6,296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,052.21/12,064.55 = 6,296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,052.21x = 12,064.55 × 6,296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,052.21x = 75,964,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,964,829.85/8,052.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,434.03

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