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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,427.54, 8,132.03 and 2,964.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,427.54, 8,132.03 and 2,964.09 is: 4,441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,427.54 : 8,132.03 = 2,964.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,427.54/8,132.03 = 2,964.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,427.54x = 8,132.03 × 2,964.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,427.54x = 24,104,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,104,095.59/5,427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.07

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