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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.13, 8,045.85 and 2,731.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.13, 8,045.85 and 2,731.02 is: 4,097.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.13 : 8,045.85 = 2,731.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.13/8,045.85 = 2,731.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.13x = 8,045.85 × 2,731.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.13x = 21,973,377.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,973,377.27/5,363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.12

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