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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,367.53, 8,052.56 and 2,245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,367.53, 8,052.56 and 2,245.79 is: 3,369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,367.53 : 8,052.56 = 2,245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,367.53/8,052.56 = 2,245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,367.53x = 8,052.56 × 2,245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,367.53x = 18,084,388.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,084,388.68/5,367.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.22

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