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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,066.51, 12,094.85 and 3,623.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,066.51, 12,094.85 and 3,623.31 is: 5,432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,066.51 : 12,094.85 = 3,623.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,066.51/12,094.85 = 3,623.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,066.51x = 12,094.85 × 3,623.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,066.51x = 43,823,390.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,823,390.95/8,066.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,432.76

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