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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,771.19, 8,653.70 and 2,995.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,771.19, 8,653.70 and 2,995.07 is: 4,491.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,771.19 : 8,653.70 = 2,995.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,771.19/8,653.70 = 2,995.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,771.19x = 8,653.70 × 2,995.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,771.19x = 25,918,401.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,918,401.48/5,771.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.00

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