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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,094.52, 12,134.22 and 3,931.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,094.52, 12,134.22 and 3,931.48 is: 5,893.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,094.52 : 12,134.22 = 3,931.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,094.52/12,134.22 = 3,931.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,094.52x = 12,134.22 × 3,931.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,094.52x = 47,705,443.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,705,443.25/8,094.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,893.55

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