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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,569.74, 8,358.87 and 2,063.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,569.74, 8,358.87 and 2,063.07 is: 3,096.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,569.74 : 8,358.87 = 2,063.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,569.74/8,358.87 = 2,063.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,569.74x = 8,358.87 × 2,063.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,569.74x = 17,244,933.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244,933.93/5,569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.18

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