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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,192.04, 12,288.62 and 2,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,192.04, 12,288.62 and 2,996.52 is: 4,494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,192.04 : 12,288.62 = 2,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,192.04/12,288.62 = 2,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,192.04x = 12,288.62 × 2,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,192.04x = 36,823,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,823,095.60/8,192.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.98

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