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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.63, 7,552.67 and 1,749.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.63, 7,552.67 and 1,749.08 is: 2,624.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.63 : 7,552.67 = 1,749.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.63/7,552.67 = 1,749.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.63x = 7,552.67 × 1,749.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.63x = 13,210,224.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,210,224.04/5,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.39

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