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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.03, 8,092.98 and 2,109.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.03, 8,092.98 and 2,109.48 is: 3,164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.03 : 8,092.98 = 2,109.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.03/8,092.98 = 2,109.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.03x = 8,092.98 × 2,109.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.03x = 17,071,979.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,071,979.45/5,394.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.98

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