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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.06, 8,501.09 and 2,744.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.06, 8,501.09 and 2,744.55 is: 4,119.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.06 : 8,501.09 = 2,744.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.06/8,501.09 = 2,744.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.06x = 8,501.09 × 2,744.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.06x = 23,331,652.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,331,652.84/5,664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.25

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