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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.35, 7,044.83 and 2,867.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.35, 7,044.83 and 2,867.47 is: 3,956.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.35 : 7,044.83 = 2,867.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.35/7,044.83 = 2,867.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.35x = 7,044.83 × 2,867.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.35x = 20,200,838.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,200,838.68/5,105.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.80

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