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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,110.63, 12,164.11 and 3,723.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,110.63, 12,164.11 and 3,723.87 is: 5,584.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,110.63 : 12,164.11 = 3,723.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,110.63/12,164.11 = 3,723.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,110.63x = 12,164.11 × 3,723.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,110.63x = 45,297,600.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,297,600.61/8,110.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,584.97

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