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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,807.81, 8,710.90 and 2,344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,807.81, 8,710.90 and 2,344.25 is: 3,516.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,807.81 : 8,710.90 = 2,344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,807.81/8,710.90 = 2,344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,807.81x = 8,710.90 × 2,344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,807.81x = 20,420,527.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,420,527.33/5,807.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.05

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