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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.02, 8,550.90 and 2,413.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.02, 8,550.90 and 2,413.13 is: 3,620.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.02 : 8,550.90 = 2,413.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.02/8,550.90 = 2,413.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.02x = 8,550.90 × 2,413.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.02x = 20,634,390.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,634,390.56/5,700.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.06

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