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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.96, 7,520.04 and 2,934.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.96, 7,520.04 and 2,934.96 is: 4,401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.96 : 7,520.04 = 2,934.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.96/7,520.04 = 2,934.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.96x = 7,520.04 × 2,934.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.96x = 22,071,016.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,071,016.60/5,013.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.91

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