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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.91, 6,907.96 and 2,767.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.91, 6,907.96 and 2,767.64 is: 3,819.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.91 : 6,907.96 = 2,767.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.91/6,907.96 = 2,767.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.91x = 6,907.96 × 2,767.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.91x = 19,118,746.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,118,746.41/5,005.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.23

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