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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,047.44, 7,565.84 and 1,925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,047.44, 7,565.84 and 1,925.44 is: 2,886.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,047.44 : 7,565.84 = 1,925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,047.44/7,565.84 = 1,925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,047.44x = 7,565.84 × 1,925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,047.44x = 14,567,570.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,567,570.97/5,047.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.13

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