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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.67, 7,607.85 and 2,405.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.67, 7,607.85 and 2,405.43 is: 3,604.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.67 : 7,607.85 = 2,405.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.67/7,607.85 = 2,405.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.67x = 7,607.85 × 2,405.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.67x = 18,300,112.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,300,112.59/5,076.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.75

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