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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,658.56, 8,483.52 and 2,733.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,658.56, 8,483.52 and 2,733.92 is: 4,098.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,658.56 : 8,483.52 = 2,733.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,658.56/8,483.52 = 2,733.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,658.56x = 8,483.52 × 2,733.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,658.56x = 23,193,265.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,193,265.00/5,658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.79

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