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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.93, 8,663.90 and 2,310.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.93, 8,663.90 and 2,310.75 is: 3,466.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.93 : 8,663.90 = 2,310.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.93/8,663.90 = 2,310.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.93x = 8,663.90 × 2,310.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.93x = 20,020,095.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,020,095.37/5,775.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.13

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