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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.51, 8,052.96 and 4,196.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.51, 8,052.96 and 4,196.61 is: 6,293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.51 : 8,052.96 = 4,196.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.51/8,052.96 = 4,196.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.51x = 8,052.96 × 4,196.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.51x = 33,795,132.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,795,132.47/5,369.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,293.90

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