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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,410.93, 8,116.17 and 2,961.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,410.93, 8,116.17 and 2,961.28 is: 4,441.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,410.93 : 8,116.17 = 2,961.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,410.93/8,116.17 = 2,961.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,410.93x = 8,116.17 × 2,961.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,410.93x = 24,034,251.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,034,251.90/5,410.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.80

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