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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.22, 8,356.59 and 1,822.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.22, 8,356.59 and 1,822.19 is: 2,733.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.22 : 8,356.59 = 1,822.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.22/8,356.59 = 1,822.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.22x = 8,356.59 × 1,822.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.22x = 15,227,315.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,227,315.62/5,570.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,733.70

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