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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.03, 12,088.98 and 3,375.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.03, 12,088.98 and 3,375.45 is: 5,063.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.03 : 12,088.98 = 3,375.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.03/12,088.98 = 3,375.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.03x = 12,088.98 × 3,375.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.03x = 40,805,747.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,805,747.54/8,058.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,063.99

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