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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.76, 8,057.66 and 2,083.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.76, 8,057.66 and 2,083.05 is: 3,125.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.76 : 8,057.66 = 2,083.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.76/8,057.66 = 2,083.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.76x = 8,057.66 × 2,083.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.76x = 16,784,498.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,784,498.25/5,369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.74

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