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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.51, 8,052.52 and 2,408.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.51, 8,052.52 and 2,408.41 is: 3,611.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.51 : 8,052.52 = 2,408.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.51/8,052.52 = 2,408.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.51x = 8,052.52 × 2,408.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.51x = 19,393,769.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,393,769.69/5,370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.16

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