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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.53, 5,196.76 and 3,027.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.53, 5,196.76 and 3,027.67 is: 4,537.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.53 : 5,196.76 = 3,027.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.53/5,196.76 = 3,027.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.53x = 5,196.76 × 3,027.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.53x = 15,734,074.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,734,074.35/3,467.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.55

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