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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,064.09, 12,097.35 and 2,868.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,064.09, 12,097.35 and 2,868.75 is: 4,303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,064.09 : 12,097.35 = 2,868.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,064.09/12,097.35 = 2,868.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,064.09x = 12,097.35 × 2,868.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,064.09x = 34,704,272.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,704,272.81/8,064.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.56

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