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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.06, 8,703.32 and 3,023.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.06, 8,703.32 and 3,023.64 is: 4,541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.06 : 8,703.32 = 3,023.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.06/8,703.32 = 3,023.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.06x = 8,703.32 × 3,023.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.06x = 26,315,691.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,315,691.37/5,795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.06

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