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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,107.52, 7,048.37 and 2,984.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,107.52, 7,048.37 and 2,984.51 is: 4,118.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,107.52 : 7,048.37 = 2,984.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,107.52/7,048.37 = 2,984.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,107.52x = 7,048.37 × 2,984.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,107.52x = 21,035,915.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,035,915.83/5,107.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.62

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