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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.12, 7,605.95 and 2,296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.12, 7,605.95 and 2,296.73 is: 3,445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.12 : 7,605.95 = 2,296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.12/7,605.95 = 2,296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.12x = 7,605.95 × 2,296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.12x = 17,468,764.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,468,764.03/5,070.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.43

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