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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.03, 12,096.08 and 2,797.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.03, 12,096.08 and 2,797.83 is: 4,197.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.03 : 12,096.08 = 2,797.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.03/12,096.08 = 2,797.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.03x = 12,096.08 × 2,797.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.03x = 33,842,761.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,842,761.52/8,063.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.28

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