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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.76, 8,043.36 and 2,076.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.76, 8,043.36 and 2,076.24 is: 3,113.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.76 : 8,043.36 = 2,076.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.76/8,043.36 = 2,076.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.76x = 8,043.36 × 2,076.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.76x = 16,699,945.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,699,945.77/5,363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.48

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