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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.52, 8,021.06 and 3,593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.52, 8,021.06 and 3,593.28 is: 5,389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.52 : 8,021.06 = 3,593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.52/8,021.06 = 3,593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.52x = 8,021.06 × 3,593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.52x = 28,821,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,821,914.48/5,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.77

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