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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.52, 12,095.40 and 2,516.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.52, 12,095.40 and 2,516.64 is: 3,775.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.52 : 12,095.40 = 2,516.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.52/12,095.40 = 2,516.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.52x = 12,095.40 × 2,516.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.52x = 30,439,767.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,439,767.46/8,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.00

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