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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,667.37, 8,490.12 and 2,747.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,667.37, 8,490.12 and 2,747.73 is: 4,116.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,667.37 : 8,490.12 = 2,747.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,667.37/8,490.12 = 2,747.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,667.37x = 8,490.12 × 2,747.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,667.37x = 23,328,557.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,328,557.43/5,667.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.29

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