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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.93, 8,498.82 and 2,744.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.93, 8,498.82 and 2,744.21 is: 4,113.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.93 : 8,498.82 = 2,744.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.93/8,498.82 = 2,744.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.93x = 8,498.82 × 2,744.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.93x = 23,322,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,322,546.83/5,669.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.37

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