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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.76, 12,104.16 and 3,626.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.76, 12,104.16 and 3,626.27 is: 5,439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.76 : 12,104.16 = 3,626.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.76/12,104.16 = 3,626.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.76x = 12,104.16 × 3,626.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.76x = 43,893,018.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,893,018.84/8,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.20

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