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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,710.08, 8,564.99 and 2,632.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,710.08, 8,564.99 and 2,632.08 is: 3,948.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,710.08 : 8,564.99 = 2,632.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,710.08/8,564.99 = 2,632.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,710.08x = 8,564.99 × 2,632.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,710.08x = 22,543,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543,738.88/5,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.06

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