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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,473.52, 8,210.55 and 2,664.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,473.52, 8,210.55 and 2,664.93 is: 3,997.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,473.52 : 8,210.55 = 2,664.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,473.52/8,210.55 = 2,664.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,473.52x = 8,210.55 × 2,664.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,473.52x = 21,880,541.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,880,541.01/5,473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.53

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