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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.13, 7,654.82 and 1,771.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.13, 7,654.82 and 1,771.82 is: 2,656.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.13 : 7,654.82 = 1,771.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.13/7,654.82 = 1,771.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.13x = 7,654.82 × 1,771.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.13x = 13,562,997.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,562,997.77/5,105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.74

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