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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.73, 7,747.05 and 2,245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.73, 7,747.05 and 2,245.13 is: 3,367.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.73 : 7,747.05 = 2,245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.73/7,747.05 = 2,245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.73x = 7,747.05 × 2,245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.73x = 17,393,134.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,393,134.37/5,164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.68

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