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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.73, 8,030.03 and 1,844.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.73, 8,030.03 and 1,844.08 is: 2,765.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.73 : 8,030.03 = 1,844.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.73/8,030.03 = 1,844.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.73x = 8,030.03 × 1,844.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.73x = 14,807,988.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,807,988.43/5,354.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.40

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