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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.02, 8,047.26 and 2,244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.02, 8,047.26 and 2,244.36 is: 3,366.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.02 : 8,047.26 = 2,244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.02/8,047.26 = 2,244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.02x = 8,047.26 × 2,244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.02x = 18,060,948.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,060,948.45/5,365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.43

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