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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.28, 12,104.19 and 4,368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.28, 12,104.19 and 4,368.42 is: 6,555.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.28 : 12,104.19 = 4,368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.28/12,104.19 = 4,368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.28x = 12,104.19 × 4,368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.28x = 52,876,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,876,185.68/8,066.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.21

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