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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,770.41, 8,655.57 and 3,303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,770.41, 8,655.57 and 3,303.48 is: 4,955.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,770.41 : 8,655.57 = 3,303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,770.41/8,655.57 = 3,303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,770.41x = 8,655.57 × 3,303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,770.41x = 28,593,502.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,593,502.38/5,770.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.19

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