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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.93, 7,544.08 and 2,921.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.93, 7,544.08 and 2,921.54 is: 4,382.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.93 : 7,544.08 = 2,921.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.93/7,544.08 = 2,921.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.93x = 7,544.08 × 2,921.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.93x = 22,040,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,040,343.04/5,028.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.71

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