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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,770.92, 7,964.36 and 3,253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,770.92, 7,964.36 and 3,253.52 is: 4,490.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,770.92 : 7,964.36 = 3,253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,770.92/7,964.36 = 3,253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,770.92x = 7,964.36 × 3,253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,770.92x = 25,912,204.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,912,204.55/5,770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.13

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