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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,764.62, 8,647.68 and 2,067.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,764.62, 8,647.68 and 2,067.27 is: 3,101.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,764.62 : 8,647.68 = 2,067.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,764.62/8,647.68 = 2,067.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,764.62x = 8,647.68 × 2,067.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,764.62x = 17,877,046.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,877,046.20/5,764.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.17

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