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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.27, 8,054.70 and 2,773.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.27, 8,054.70 and 2,773.03 is: 4,160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.27 : 8,054.70 = 2,773.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.27/8,054.70 = 2,773.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.27x = 8,054.70 × 2,773.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.27x = 22,335,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,335,924.74/5,368.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.73

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