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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.23, 8,654.65 and 2,074.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.23, 8,654.65 and 2,074.59 is: 3,110.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.23 : 8,654.65 = 2,074.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.23/8,654.65 = 2,074.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.23x = 8,654.65 × 2,074.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.23x = 17,954,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,954,850.34/5,773.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.02

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