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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.83, 8,047.55 and 1,469.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.83, 8,047.55 and 1,469.54 is: 2,204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.83 : 8,047.55 = 1,469.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.83/8,047.55 = 1,469.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.83x = 8,047.55 × 1,469.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.83x = 11,826,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,826,220.42/5,364.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.40

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