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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,151.82, 12,204.45 and 5,369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,151.82, 12,204.45 and 5,369.97 is: 8,039.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,151.82 : 12,204.45 = 5,369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,151.82/12,204.45 = 5,369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,151.82x = 12,204.45 × 5,369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,151.82x = 65,537,530.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,537,530.37/8,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,039.62

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