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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,068.53, 12,092.33 and 3,622.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,068.53, 12,092.33 and 3,622.91 is: 5,429.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,068.53 : 12,092.33 = 3,622.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,068.53/12,092.33 = 3,622.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,068.53x = 12,092.33 × 3,622.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,068.53x = 43,809,462.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,809,462.57/8,068.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,429.67

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