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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.22, 7,506.99 and 2,924.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.22, 7,506.99 and 2,924.82 is: 4,383.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.22 : 7,506.99 = 2,924.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.22/7,506.99 = 2,924.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.22x = 7,506.99 × 2,924.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.22x = 21,956,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,956,594.49/5,009.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,383.24

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