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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.76, 12,109.30 and 3,389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.76, 12,109.30 and 3,389.40 is: 5,086.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.76 : 12,109.30 = 3,389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.76/12,109.30 = 3,389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.76x = 12,109.30 × 3,389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.76x = 41,043,252.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,043,252.95/8,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.06

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