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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.52, 7,525.98 and 2,931.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.52, 7,525.98 and 2,931.00 is: 4,403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.52 : 7,525.98 = 2,931.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.52/7,525.98 = 2,931.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.52x = 7,525.98 × 2,931.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.52x = 22,058,617.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,058,617.38/5,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.34

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