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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.65, 12,104.81 and 2,523.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.65, 12,104.81 and 2,523.09 is: 3,784.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.65 : 12,104.81 = 2,523.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.65/12,104.81 = 2,523.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.65x = 12,104.81 × 2,523.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.65x = 30,541,555.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,541,555.32/8,069.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.75

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