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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.05, 8,048.09 and 2,733.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.05, 8,048.09 and 2,733.44 is: 4,098.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.05 : 8,048.09 = 2,733.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.05/8,048.09 = 2,733.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.05x = 8,048.09 × 2,733.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.05x = 21,998,917.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,998,917.22/5,368.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.12

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