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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.04, 12,132.72 and 2,824.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.04, 12,132.72 and 2,824.32 is: 4,235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.04 : 12,132.72 = 2,824.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.04/12,132.72 = 2,824.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.04x = 12,132.72 × 2,824.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.04x = 34,266,683.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,266,683.75/8,090.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.66

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