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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.75, 8,028.02 and 2,388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.75, 8,028.02 and 2,388.92 is: 3,584.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.75 : 8,028.02 = 2,388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.75/8,028.02 = 2,388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.75x = 8,028.02 × 2,388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.75x = 19,178,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,178,245.45/5,350.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.22

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