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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.03, 8,035.88 and 2,070.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.03, 8,035.88 and 2,070.14 is: 3,105.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.03 : 8,035.88 = 2,070.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.03/8,035.88 = 2,070.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.03x = 8,035.88 × 2,070.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.03x = 16,635,346.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,635,346.09/5,357.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.33

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