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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.91, 7,754.58 and 2,703.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.91, 7,754.58 and 2,703.54 is: 4,055.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.91 : 7,754.58 = 2,703.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.91/7,754.58 = 2,703.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.91x = 7,754.58 × 2,703.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.91x = 20,964,817.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,964,817.21/5,168.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.95

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