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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.91, 12,425.88 and 4,133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.91, 12,425.88 and 4,133.02 is: 6,195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.91 : 12,425.88 = 4,133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.91/12,425.88 = 4,133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.91x = 12,425.88 × 4,133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.91x = 51,356,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,356,410.56/8,289.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,195.05

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