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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.18, 8,410.80 and 2,684.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.18, 8,410.80 and 2,684.82 is: 4,027.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.18 : 8,410.80 = 2,684.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.18/8,410.80 = 2,684.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.18x = 8,410.80 × 2,684.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.18x = 22,581,484.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,581,484.06/5,607.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.24

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