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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,654.91, 8,480.85 and 2,367.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,654.91, 8,480.85 and 2,367.33 is: 3,550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,654.91 : 8,480.85 = 2,367.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,654.91/8,480.85 = 2,367.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,654.91x = 8,480.85 × 2,367.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,654.91x = 20,076,970.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,076,970.63/5,654.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.36

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