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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,063.74, 7,595.06 and 1,365.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,063.74, 7,595.06 and 1,365.74 is: 2,048.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,063.74 : 7,595.06 = 1,365.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,063.74/7,595.06 = 1,365.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,063.74x = 7,595.06 × 1,365.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,063.74x = 10,372,842.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,372,842.68/5,063.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.46

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