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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,771.44, 7,964.96 and 3,349.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,771.44, 7,964.96 and 3,349.30 is: 4,622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,771.44 : 7,964.96 = 3,349.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,771.44/7,964.96 = 3,349.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,771.44x = 7,964.96 × 3,349.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,771.44x = 26,677,040.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,677,040.53/5,771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.25

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