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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.03, 8,652.80 and 2,070.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.03, 8,652.80 and 2,070.67 is: 3,106.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.03 : 8,652.80 = 2,070.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.03/8,652.80 = 2,070.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.03x = 8,652.80 × 2,070.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.03x = 17,917,093.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,917,093.38/5,768.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.28

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