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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,670.02, 8,498.79 and 4,845.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,670.02, 8,498.79 and 4,845.78 is: 7,263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,670.02 : 8,498.79 = 4,845.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,670.02/8,498.79 = 4,845.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,670.02x = 8,498.79 × 4,845.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,670.02x = 41,183,266.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,183,266.61/5,670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.33

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