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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,069.78, 12,094.20 and 3,624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,069.78, 12,094.20 and 3,624.16 is: 5,431.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,069.78 : 12,094.20 = 3,624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,069.78/12,094.20 = 3,624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,069.78x = 12,094.20 × 3,624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,069.78x = 43,831,315.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,831,315.87/8,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,431.54

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