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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,133.77, 12,204.30 and 3,748.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,133.77, 12,204.30 and 3,748.88 is: 5,625.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,133.77 : 12,204.30 = 3,748.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,133.77/12,204.30 = 3,748.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,133.77x = 12,204.30 × 3,748.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,133.77x = 45,752,456.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,752,456.18/8,133.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.00

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