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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464.84, 8,204.76 and 2,834.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464.84, 8,204.76 and 2,834.16 is: 4,255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464.84 : 8,204.76 = 2,834.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464.84/8,204.76 = 2,834.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464.84x = 8,204.76 × 2,834.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464.84x = 23,253,617.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,253,617.99/5,464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.13

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