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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.03, 8,792.96 and 4,475.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.03, 8,792.96 and 4,475.25 is: 6,707.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.03 : 8,792.96 = 4,475.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.03/8,792.96 = 4,475.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.03x = 8,792.96 × 4,475.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.03x = 39,350,671.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,350,671.86/5,867.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,707.08

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