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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.93, 7,552.40 and 1,748.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.93, 7,552.40 and 1,748.03 is: 2,622.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.93 : 7,552.40 = 1,748.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.93/7,552.40 = 1,748.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.93x = 7,552.40 × 1,748.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.93x = 13,201,775.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,201,775.27/5,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.04

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