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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.41, 7,648.84 and 2,335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.41, 7,648.84 and 2,335.41 is: 3,498.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.41 : 7,648.84 = 2,335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.41/7,648.84 = 2,335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.41x = 7,648.84 × 2,335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.41x = 17,863,180.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863,180.34/5,106.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.19

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