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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.55, 8,045.33 and 2,739.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.55, 8,045.33 and 2,739.15 is: 4,108.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.55 : 8,045.33 = 2,739.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.55/8,045.33 = 2,739.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.55x = 8,045.33 × 2,739.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.55x = 22,037,351.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,037,351.97/5,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.73

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