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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.08, 8,504.70 and 1,773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.08, 8,504.70 and 1,773.52 is: 2,660.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.08 : 8,504.70 = 1,773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.08/8,504.70 = 1,773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.08x = 8,504.70 × 1,773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.08x = 15,083,255.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,083,255.54/5,669.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.62

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