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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,604.82, 8,406.64 and 2,484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,604.82, 8,406.64 and 2,484.88 is: 3,727.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,604.82 : 8,406.64 = 2,484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,604.82/8,406.64 = 2,484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,604.82x = 8,406.64 × 2,484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,604.82x = 20,889,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,889,491.60/5,604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.06

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