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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,099.28, 12,150.54 and 2,905.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,099.28, 12,150.54 and 2,905.56 is: 4,358.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,099.28 : 12,150.54 = 2,905.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,099.28/12,150.54 = 2,905.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,099.28x = 12,150.54 × 2,905.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,099.28x = 35,304,123.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,304,123.00/8,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.92

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