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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.83, 8,021.19 and 1,835.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.83, 8,021.19 and 1,835.93 is: 2,754.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.83 : 8,021.19 = 1,835.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.83/8,021.19 = 1,835.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.83x = 8,021.19 × 1,835.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.83x = 14,726,303.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,726,303.25/5,346.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.21

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