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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.39, 8,112.28 and 2,913.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.39, 8,112.28 and 2,913.94 is: 4,368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.39 : 8,112.28 = 2,913.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.39/8,112.28 = 2,913.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.39x = 8,112.28 × 2,913.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.39x = 23,638,700.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,638,700.04/5,411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.32

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