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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,467.44, 7,545.36 and 2,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,467.44, 7,545.36 and 2,983.44 is: 4,117.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,467.44 : 7,545.36 = 2,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,467.44/7,545.36 = 2,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,467.44x = 7,545.36 × 2,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,467.44x = 22,511,128.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,511,128.84/5,467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.31

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