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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.93, 8,048.96 and 1,668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.93, 8,048.96 and 1,668.08 is: 2,502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.93 : 8,048.96 = 1,668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.93/8,048.96 = 1,668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.93x = 8,048.96 × 1,668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.93x = 13,426,266.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,426,266.87/5,365.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.13

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