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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,367.53, 8,050.88 and 2,733.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,367.53, 8,050.88 and 2,733.38 is: 4,099.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,367.53 : 8,050.88 = 2,733.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,367.53/8,050.88 = 2,733.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,367.53x = 8,050.88 × 2,733.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,367.53x = 22,006,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,006,111.14/5,367.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.86

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