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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,133.04, 12,200.92 and 3,750.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,133.04, 12,200.92 and 3,750.32 is: 5,626.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133.04 : 12,200.92 = 3,750.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133.04/12,200.92 = 3,750.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133.04x = 12,200.92 × 3,750.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133.04x = 45,757,354.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,757,354.29/8,133.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.11

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