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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.03, 8,410.56 and 1,711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.03, 8,410.56 and 1,711.44 is: 2,567.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.03 : 8,410.56 = 1,711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.03/8,410.56 = 1,711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.03x = 8,410.56 × 1,711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.03x = 14,394,168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,394,168.81/5,607.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.16

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