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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.82, 7,748.52 and 2,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.82, 7,748.52 and 2,392.72 is: 3,586.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.82 : 7,748.52 = 2,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.82/7,748.52 = 2,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.82x = 7,748.52 × 2,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.82x = 18,540,038.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,540,038.77/5,169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.21

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