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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.22, 7,388.59 and 2,964.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.22, 7,388.59 and 2,964.28 is: 4,090.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.22 : 7,388.59 = 2,964.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.22/7,388.59 = 2,964.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.22x = 7,388.59 × 2,964.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.22x = 21,901,849.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,901,849.57/5,354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.58

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