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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.52, 8,024.16 and 2,755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.52, 8,024.16 and 2,755.52 is: 4,134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.52 : 8,024.16 = 2,755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.52/8,024.16 = 2,755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.52x = 8,024.16 × 2,755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.52x = 22,110,733.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,110,733.36/5,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.76

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