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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.33, 8,044.30 and 2,766.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.33, 8,044.30 and 2,766.09 is: 4,150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.33 : 8,044.30 = 2,766.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.33/8,044.30 = 2,766.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.33x = 8,044.30 × 2,766.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.33x = 22,251,257.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,251,257.79/5,361.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.32

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