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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.62, 8,094.53 and 2,275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.62, 8,094.53 and 2,275.63 is: 3,413.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.62 : 8,094.53 = 2,275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.62/8,094.53 = 2,275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.62x = 8,094.53 × 2,275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.62x = 18,420,140.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,420,140.76/5,395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.91

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