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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.08, 12,169.92 and 3,429.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.08, 12,169.92 and 3,429.83 is: 5,146.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.08 : 12,169.92 = 3,429.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.08/12,169.92 = 3,429.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.08x = 12,169.92 × 3,429.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.08x = 41,740,695.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,740,695.86/8,110.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.77

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