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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.08, 8,020.62 and 3,509.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.08, 8,020.62 and 3,509.82 is: 5,264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.08 : 8,020.62 = 3,509.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.08/8,020.62 = 3,509.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.08x = 8,020.62 × 3,509.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.08x = 28,150,932.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,150,932.49/5,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,264.73

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