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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,065.92, 12,093.24 and 3,560.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,065.92, 12,093.24 and 3,560.78 is: 5,338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,065.92 : 12,093.24 = 3,560.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,065.92/12,093.24 = 3,560.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,065.92x = 12,093.24 × 3,560.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,065.92x = 43,061,367.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,061,367.13/8,065.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,338.68

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