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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,664.84, 8,495.78 and 2,543.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,664.84, 8,495.78 and 2,543.10 is: 3,813.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,664.84 : 8,495.78 = 2,543.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,664.84/8,495.78 = 2,543.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,664.84x = 8,495.78 × 2,543.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,664.84x = 21,605,605.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,605,605.40/5,664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.98

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