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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,080.73, 7,010.55 and 2,926.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,080.73, 7,010.55 and 2,926.94 is: 4,038.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,080.73 : 7,010.55 = 2,926.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,080.73/7,010.55 = 2,926.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,080.73x = 7,010.55 × 2,926.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,080.73x = 20,519,424.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,519,424.16/5,080.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.68

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