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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,640.03, 7,784.49 and 3,283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,640.03, 7,784.49 and 3,283.53 is: 4,532.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,640.03 : 7,784.49 = 3,283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,640.03/7,784.49 = 3,283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,640.03x = 7,784.49 × 3,283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,640.03x = 25,560,606.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,560,606.45/5,640.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.00

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