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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.43, 8,505.52 and 2,547.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.43, 8,505.52 and 2,547.81 is: 3,823.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.43 : 8,505.52 = 2,547.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.43/8,505.52 = 2,547.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.43x = 8,505.52 × 2,547.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.43x = 21,670,424.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,670,424.98/5,668.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.00

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