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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.61, 8,047.10 and 2,404.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.61, 8,047.10 and 2,404.53 is: 3,607.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.61 : 8,047.10 = 2,404.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.61/8,047.10 = 2,404.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.61x = 8,047.10 × 2,404.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.61x = 19,349,511.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,349,511.52/5,363.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.55

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