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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.22, 7,997.99 and 1,634.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.22, 7,997.99 and 1,634.10 is: 2,451.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.22 : 7,997.99 = 1,634.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.22/7,997.99 = 1,634.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.22x = 7,997.99 × 1,634.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.22x = 13,069,515.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,069,515.46/5,332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.05

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