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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.03, 7,511.25 and 3,035.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.03, 7,511.25 and 3,035.25 is: 4,550.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.03 : 7,511.25 = 3,035.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.03/7,511.25 = 3,035.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.03x = 7,511.25 × 3,035.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.03x = 22,798,521.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,798,521.56/5,010.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.58

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