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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.03, 7,503.26 and 2,406.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.03, 7,503.26 and 2,406.93 is: 3,606.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.03 : 7,503.26 = 2,406.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.03/7,503.26 = 2,406.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.03x = 7,503.26 × 2,406.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.03x = 18,059,809.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,059,809.56/5,007.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.89

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