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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.55, 8,746.46 and 2,365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.55, 8,746.46 and 2,365.80 is: 3,550.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.55 : 8,746.46 = 2,365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.55/8,746.46 = 2,365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.55x = 8,746.46 × 2,365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.55x = 20,692,375.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,692,375.07/5,828.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.18

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