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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.08, 8,026.08 and 2,062.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.08, 8,026.08 and 2,062.83 is: 3,094.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.08 : 8,026.08 = 2,062.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.08/8,026.08 = 2,062.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.08x = 8,026.08 × 2,062.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.08x = 16,556,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,556,438.61/5,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.62

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