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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,084.99, 12,104.91 and 4,373.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,084.99, 12,104.91 and 4,373.91 is: 6,548.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,084.99 : 12,104.91 = 4,373.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,084.99/12,104.91 = 4,373.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,084.99x = 12,104.91 × 4,373.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,084.99x = 52,945,786.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,945,786.90/8,084.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.65

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