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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.99, 8,050.52 and 2,443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.99, 8,050.52 and 2,443.25 is: 3,664.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.99 : 8,050.52 = 2,443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.99/8,050.52 = 2,443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.99x = 8,050.52 × 2,443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.99x = 19,669,420.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,669,420.77/5,366.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.89

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