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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,110.61, 7,655.13 and 2,339.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,110.61, 7,655.13 and 2,339.61 is: 3,504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,110.61 : 7,655.13 = 2,339.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,110.61/7,655.13 = 2,339.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,110.61x = 7,655.13 × 2,339.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,110.61x = 17,910,018.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,910,018.70/5,110.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.48

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