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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.54, 8,409.09 and 2,975.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.54, 8,409.09 and 2,975.01 is: 4,463.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.54 : 8,409.09 = 2,975.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.54/8,409.09 = 2,975.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.54x = 8,409.09 × 2,975.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.54x = 25,017,126.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,017,126.84/5,604.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.73

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