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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,090.55, 12,136.77 and 2,823.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,090.55, 12,136.77 and 2,823.93 is: 4,236.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,090.55 : 12,136.77 = 2,823.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,090.55/12,136.77 = 2,823.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,090.55x = 12,136.77 × 2,823.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,090.55x = 34,273,388.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,273,388.91/8,090.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.22

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