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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,611.58, 7,743.67 and 3,093.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,611.58, 7,743.67 and 3,093.69 is: 4,269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,611.58 : 7,743.67 = 3,093.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,611.58/7,743.67 = 3,093.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,611.58x = 7,743.67 × 3,093.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,611.58x = 23,956,514.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,956,514.44/5,611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.12

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