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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,093.87, 12,140.81 and 4,628.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,093.87, 12,140.81 and 4,628.69 is: 6,943.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,093.87 : 12,140.81 = 4,628.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,093.87/12,140.81 = 4,628.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,093.87x = 12,140.81 × 4,628.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,093.87x = 56,196,045.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,196,045.84/8,093.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,943.04

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