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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,063.77, 12,095.55 and 3,904.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,063.77, 12,095.55 and 3,904.15 is: 5,856.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,063.77 : 12,095.55 = 3,904.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,063.77/12,095.55 = 3,904.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,063.77x = 12,095.55 × 3,904.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,063.77x = 47,222,761.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,222,761.53/8,063.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.16

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