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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.30, 8,629.94 and 1,804.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.30, 8,629.94 and 1,804.41 is: 2,706.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.30 : 8,629.94 = 1,804.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.30/8,629.94 = 1,804.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.30x = 8,629.94 × 1,804.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.30x = 15,571,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,571,954.55/5,753.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.62

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