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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.93, 8,206.34 and 4,743.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.93, 8,206.34 and 4,743.69 is: 7,108.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.93 : 8,206.34 = 4,743.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.93/8,206.34 = 4,743.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.93x = 8,206.34 × 4,743.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.93x = 38,928,309.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,928,309.28/5,475.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.99

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