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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,010.93, 7,514.10 and 2,670.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,010.93, 7,514.10 and 2,670.32 is: 4,004.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,010.93 : 7,514.10 = 2,670.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,010.93/7,514.10 = 2,670.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,010.93x = 7,514.10 × 2,670.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,010.93x = 20,065,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,065,070.30/5,010.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.26

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