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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.52, 8,011.90 and 3,609.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.52, 8,011.90 and 3,609.52 is: 5,410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.52 : 8,011.90 = 3,609.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.52/8,011.90 = 3,609.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.52x = 8,011.90 × 3,609.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.52x = 28,919,113.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,919,113.29/5,344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.98

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