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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.04, 12,096.84 and 7,291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.04, 12,096.84 and 7,291.92 is: 10,939.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.04 : 12,096.84 = 7,291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.04/12,096.84 = 7,291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.04x = 12,096.84 × 7,291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.04x = 88,209,189.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,209,189.53/8,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,939.94

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