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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,105.89, 12,154.20 and 4,821.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,105.89, 12,154.20 and 4,821.28 is: 7,229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,105.89 : 12,154.20 = 4,821.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,105.89/12,154.20 = 4,821.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,105.89x = 12,154.20 × 4,821.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,105.89x = 58,598,801.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,598,801.38/8,105.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,229.16

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