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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,570.36, 8,351.57 and 2,795.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,570.36, 8,351.57 and 2,795.03 is: 4,190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,570.36 : 8,351.57 = 2,795.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,570.36/8,351.57 = 2,795.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,570.36x = 8,351.57 × 2,795.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,570.36x = 23,342,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,342,832.96/5,570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.55

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