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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.08, 8,083.80 and 2,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.08, 8,083.80 and 2,795.76 is: 4,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.08 : 8,083.80 = 2,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.08/8,083.80 = 2,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.08x = 8,083.80 × 2,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.08x = 22,600,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,600,364.69/5,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.40

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