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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.76, 8,735.58 and 2,364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.76, 8,735.58 and 2,364.12 is: 3,543.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.76 : 8,735.58 = 2,364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.76/8,735.58 = 2,364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.76x = 8,735.58 × 2,364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.76x = 20,651,959.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,651,959.39/5,828.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.11

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