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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,053.55, 12,080.06 and 3,670.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,053.55, 12,080.06 and 3,670.97 is: 5,506.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,053.55 : 12,080.06 = 3,670.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,053.55/12,080.06 = 3,670.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,053.55x = 12,080.06 × 3,670.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,053.55x = 44,345,551.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,345,551.14/8,053.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.33

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