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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.94, 7,682.64 and 2,356.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.94, 7,682.64 and 2,356.93 is: 3,531.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.94 : 7,682.64 = 2,356.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.94/7,682.64 = 2,356.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.94x = 7,682.64 × 2,356.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.94x = 18,107,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,107,444.70/5,127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.13

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