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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,729.22, 8,592.21 and 2,030.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,729.22, 8,592.21 and 2,030.47 is: 3,045.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,729.22 : 8,592.21 = 2,030.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,729.22/8,592.21 = 2,030.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,729.22x = 8,592.21 × 2,030.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,729.22x = 17,446,203.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,446,203.16/5,729.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.13

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