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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.74, 7,605.99 and 2,295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.74, 7,605.99 and 2,295.41 is: 3,443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.74 : 7,605.99 = 2,295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.74/7,605.99 = 2,295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.74x = 7,605.99 × 2,295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.74x = 17,458,827.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,458,827.48/5,070.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.05

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