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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.49, 7,588.03 and 2,984.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.49, 7,588.03 and 2,984.55 is: 4,467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.49 : 7,588.03 = 2,984.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.49/7,588.03 = 2,984.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.49x = 7,588.03 × 2,984.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.49x = 22,646,854.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,646,854.94/5,069.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.28

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