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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.82, 8,047.96 and 2,244.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.82, 8,047.96 and 2,244.51 is: 3,367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.82 : 8,047.96 = 2,244.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.82/8,047.96 = 2,244.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.82x = 8,047.96 × 2,244.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.82x = 18,063,721.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,063,721.09/5,363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.70

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