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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.74, 8,484.12 and 4,106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.74, 8,484.12 and 4,106.08 is: 6,154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.74 : 8,484.12 = 4,106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.74/8,484.12 = 4,106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.74x = 8,484.12 × 4,106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.74x = 34,836,475.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,836,475.45/5,660.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,154.05

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