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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.83, 12,095.85 and 3,134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.83, 12,095.85 and 3,134.94 is: 4,703.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.83 : 12,095.85 = 3,134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.83/12,095.85 = 3,134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.83x = 12,095.85 × 3,134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.83x = 37,919,764.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,919,764.00/8,061.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.62

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