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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.58, 12,099.48 and 3,680.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.58, 12,099.48 and 3,680.46 is: 5,522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.58 : 12,099.48 = 3,680.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.58/12,099.48 = 3,680.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.58x = 12,099.48 × 3,680.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.58x = 44,531,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,531,652.16/8,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,522.57

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