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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.03, 12,088.87 and 3,128.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.03, 12,088.87 and 3,128.51 is: 4,690.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.03 : 12,088.87 = 3,128.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.03/12,088.87 = 3,128.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.03x = 12,088.87 × 3,128.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.03x = 37,820,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,820,150.68/8,063.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.56

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