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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,406.93, 8,110.44 and 1,511.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,406.93, 8,110.44 and 1,511.64 is: 2,267.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,406.93 : 8,110.44 = 1,511.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,406.93/8,110.44 = 1,511.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,406.93x = 8,110.44 × 1,511.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,406.93x = 12,260,065.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,260,065.52/5,406.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.47

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