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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,663.06, 8,495.26 and 2,739.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,663.06, 8,495.26 and 2,739.26 is: 4,109.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,663.06 : 8,495.26 = 2,739.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,663.06/8,495.26 = 2,739.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,663.06x = 8,495.26 × 2,739.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,663.06x = 23,270,725.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,270,725.91/5,663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.21

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