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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.81, 12,139.22 and 2,546.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.81, 12,139.22 and 2,546.65 is: 3,819.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.81 : 12,139.22 = 2,546.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.81/12,139.22 = 2,546.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.81x = 12,139.22 × 2,546.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.81x = 30,914,344.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,914,344.61/8,092.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.98

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