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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,120.61, 7,680.90 and 3,267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,120.61, 7,680.90 and 3,267.12 is: 4,900.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,120.61 : 7,680.90 = 3,267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,120.61/7,680.90 = 3,267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,120.61x = 7,680.90 × 3,267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,120.61x = 25,094,422.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,094,422.01/5,120.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.67

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