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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.04, 12,092.78 and 2,515.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.04, 12,092.78 and 2,515.52 is: 3,772.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.04 : 12,092.78 = 2,515.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.04/12,092.78 = 2,515.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.04x = 12,092.78 × 2,515.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.04x = 30,419,629.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,419,629.95/8,064.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.26

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