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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,668.83, 7,822.83 and 3,150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,668.83, 7,822.83 and 3,150.93 is: 4,348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,668.83 : 7,822.83 = 3,150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,668.83/7,822.83 = 3,150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,668.83x = 7,822.83 × 3,150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,668.83x = 24,649,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,649,189.73/5,668.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.20

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