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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,091.93, 12,137.90 and 4,626.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,091.93, 12,137.90 and 4,626.75 is: 6,940.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,091.93 : 12,137.90 = 4,626.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,091.93/12,137.90 = 4,626.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,091.93x = 12,137.90 × 4,626.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,091.93x = 56,159,005.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,159,005.69/8,091.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.13

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