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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.28, 8,046.09 and 2,243.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.28, 8,046.09 and 2,243.43 is: 3,365.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.28 : 8,046.09 = 2,243.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.28/8,046.09 = 2,243.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.28x = 8,046.09 × 2,243.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.28x = 18,050,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,050,839.69/5,363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.63

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