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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,144.16, 7,711.92 and 2,064.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,144.16, 7,711.92 and 2,064.48 is: 3,094.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,144.16 : 7,711.92 = 2,064.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,144.16/7,711.92 = 2,064.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,144.16x = 7,711.92 × 2,064.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,144.16x = 15,921,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,921,104.60/5,144.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.99

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