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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,058.78, 12,092.94 and 4,360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,058.78, 12,092.94 and 4,360.92 is: 6,543.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,058.78 : 12,092.94 = 4,360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,058.78/12,092.94 = 4,360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,058.78x = 12,092.94 × 4,360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,058.78x = 52,736,343.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,736,343.90/8,058.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.96

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