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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,594.03, 8,390.97 and 2,262.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,594.03, 8,390.97 and 2,262.23 is: 3,393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,594.03 : 8,390.97 = 2,262.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,594.03/8,390.97 = 2,262.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,594.03x = 8,390.97 × 2,262.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,594.03x = 18,982,304.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,982,304.06/5,594.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.31

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