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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.28, 7,663.84 and 2,913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.28, 7,663.84 and 2,913.32 is: 4,369.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.28 : 7,663.84 = 2,913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.28/7,663.84 = 2,913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.28x = 7,663.84 × 2,913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.28x = 22,327,218.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,327,218.35/5,109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.93

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