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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,128.92, 12,193.37 and 2,934.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,128.92, 12,193.37 and 2,934.80 is: 4,402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,128.92 : 12,193.37 = 2,934.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,128.92/12,193.37 = 2,934.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,128.92x = 12,193.37 × 2,934.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,128.92x = 35,785,102.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,785,102.28/8,128.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.20

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