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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,354.93, 8,032.40 and 1,889.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,354.93, 8,032.40 and 1,889.75 is: 2,834.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,354.93 : 8,032.40 = 1,889.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,354.93/8,032.40 = 1,889.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,354.93x = 8,032.40 × 1,889.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,354.93x = 15,179,227.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,179,227.90/5,354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.63

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