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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,402.97, 8,093.61 and 2,477.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,402.97, 8,093.61 and 2,477.25 is: 3,710.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,402.97 : 8,093.61 = 2,477.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,402.97/8,093.61 = 2,477.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,402.97x = 8,093.61 × 2,477.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,402.97x = 20,049,895.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049,895.37/5,402.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.90

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