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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.03, 8,060.88 and 1,626.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.03, 8,060.88 and 1,626.69 is: 2,439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.03 : 8,060.88 = 1,626.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.03/8,060.88 = 1,626.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.03x = 8,060.88 × 1,626.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.03x = 13,112,552.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,112,552.89/5,376.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.08

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