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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.04, 8,495.08 and 2,200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.04, 8,495.08 and 2,200.56 is: 3,301.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.04 : 8,495.08 = 2,200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.04/8,495.08 = 2,200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.04x = 8,495.08 × 2,200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.04x = 18,693,933.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,693,933.24/5,663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.04

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