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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,059.04, 12,089.44 and 3,903.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,059.04, 12,089.44 and 3,903.84 is: 5,856.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,059.04 : 12,089.44 = 3,903.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,059.04/12,089.44 = 3,903.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,059.04x = 12,089.44 × 3,903.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,059.04x = 47,195,239.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,195,239.45/8,059.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.19

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