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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.11, 12,194.99 and 3,747.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.11, 12,194.99 and 3,747.56 is: 5,621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.11 : 12,194.99 = 3,747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.11/12,194.99 = 3,747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.11x = 12,194.99 × 3,747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.11x = 45,701,468.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,701,468.47/8,130.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.26

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