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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.95, 8,064.33 and 2,746.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.95, 8,064.33 and 2,746.35 is: 4,118.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.95 : 8,064.33 = 2,746.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.95/8,064.33 = 2,746.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.95x = 8,064.33 × 2,746.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.95x = 22,147,472.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,147,472.70/5,377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.20

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