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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,749.70, 8,624.55 and 3,125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,749.70, 8,624.55 and 3,125.30 is: 4,687.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,749.70 : 8,624.55 = 3,125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,749.70/8,624.55 = 3,125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,749.70x = 8,624.55 × 3,125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,749.70x = 26,954,306.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,954,306.12/5,749.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.95

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