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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,130.52, 12,193.96 and 4,844.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,130.52, 12,193.96 and 4,844.56 is: 7,265.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,130.52 : 12,193.96 = 4,844.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,130.52/12,193.96 = 4,844.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,130.52x = 12,193.96 × 4,844.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,130.52x = 59,074,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,074,370.86/8,130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,265.76

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