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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.22, 8,095.14 and 2,474.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.22, 8,095.14 and 2,474.82 is: 3,712.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.22 : 8,095.14 = 2,474.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.22/8,095.14 = 2,474.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.22x = 8,095.14 × 2,474.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.22x = 20,034,014.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,034,014.37/5,396.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.60

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