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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,153.92, 7,734.76 and 2,034.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,153.92, 7,734.76 and 2,034.74 is: 3,053.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,153.92 : 7,734.76 = 2,034.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,153.92/7,734.76 = 2,034.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,153.92x = 7,734.76 × 2,034.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,153.92x = 15,738,239.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,738,239.81/5,153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.65

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