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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,396.68, 8,092.88 and 2,622.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,396.68, 8,092.88 and 2,622.53 is: 3,932.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,396.68 : 8,092.88 = 2,622.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,396.68/8,092.88 = 2,622.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,396.68x = 8,092.88 × 2,622.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,396.68x = 21,223,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,223,786.68/5,396.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.75

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