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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.91, 7,652.16 and 2,757.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.91, 7,652.16 and 2,757.18 is: 4,137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.91 : 7,652.16 = 2,757.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.91/7,652.16 = 2,757.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.91x = 7,652.16 × 2,757.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.91x = 21,098,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,098,344.25/5,099.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.00

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