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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.67, 7,781.64 and 2,415.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.67, 7,781.64 and 2,415.93 is: 3,621.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.67 : 7,781.64 = 2,415.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.67/7,781.64 = 2,415.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.67x = 7,781.64 × 2,415.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.67x = 18,799,897.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,799,897.53/5,190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.86

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