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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,160.04, 12,238.08 and 3,773.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,160.04, 12,238.08 and 3,773.31 is: 5,659.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,160.04 : 12,238.08 = 3,773.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,160.04/12,238.08 = 3,773.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,160.04x = 12,238.08 × 3,773.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,160.04x = 46,178,069.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,178,069.64/8,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,659.05

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