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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,600.15, 8,394.72 and 2,677.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,600.15, 8,394.72 and 2,677.77 is: 4,014.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,600.15 : 8,394.72 = 2,677.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,600.15/8,394.72 = 2,677.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,600.15x = 8,394.72 × 2,677.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,600.15x = 22,479,150.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479,150.36/5,600.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.02

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