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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.54, 7,520.55 and 3,041.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.54, 7,520.55 and 3,041.28 is: 4,562.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.54 : 7,520.55 = 3,041.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.54/7,520.55 = 3,041.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.54x = 7,520.55 × 3,041.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.54x = 22,872,098.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,872,098.30/5,013.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.07

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