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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,077.92, 12,093.38 and 4,948.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,077.92, 12,093.38 and 4,948.41 is: 7,408.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,077.92 : 12,093.38 = 4,948.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,077.92/12,093.38 = 4,948.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,077.92x = 12,093.38 × 4,948.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,077.92x = 59,843,002.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,843,002.53/8,077.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,408.22

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