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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.98, 7,627.16 and 2,895.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.98, 7,627.16 and 2,895.04 is: 4,335.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.98 : 7,627.16 = 2,895.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.98/7,627.16 = 2,895.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.98x = 7,627.16 × 2,895.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.98x = 22,080,950.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,080,950.06/5,092.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.57

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