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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,633.55, 8,451.54 and 2,344.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,633.55, 8,451.54 and 2,344.95 is: 3,517.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,633.55 : 8,451.54 = 2,344.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,633.55/8,451.54 = 2,344.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,633.55x = 8,451.54 × 2,344.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,633.55x = 19,818,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,818,438.72/5,633.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.93

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