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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.99, 12,085.36 and 2,795.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.99, 12,085.36 and 2,795.83 is: 4,193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.99 : 12,085.36 = 2,795.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.99/12,085.36 = 2,795.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.99x = 12,085.36 × 2,795.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.99x = 33,788,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,788,612.05/8,056.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.70

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