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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,193.48, 7,787.79 and 2,270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,193.48, 7,787.79 and 2,270.19 is: 3,404.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,193.48 : 7,787.79 = 2,270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,193.48/7,787.79 = 2,270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,193.48x = 7,787.79 × 2,270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,193.48x = 17,679,762.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,679,762.98/5,193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.22

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