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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,398.11, 8,094.38 and 2,473.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,398.11, 8,094.38 and 2,473.91 is: 3,709.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,398.11 : 8,094.38 = 2,473.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,398.11/8,094.38 = 2,473.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,398.11x = 8,094.38 × 2,473.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,398.11x = 20,024,733.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,024,733.34/5,398.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.58

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