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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.65, 8,511.55 and 2,210.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.65, 8,511.55 and 2,210.63 is: 3,316.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.65 : 8,511.55 = 2,210.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.65/8,511.55 = 2,210.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.65x = 8,511.55 × 2,210.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.65x = 18,815,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,815,839.69/5,673.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.36

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