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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.51, 7,795.69 and 3,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.51, 7,795.69 and 3,006.08 is: 4,510.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.51 : 7,795.69 = 3,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.51/7,795.69 = 3,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.51x = 7,795.69 × 3,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.51x = 23,434,421.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,434,421.30/5,195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.52

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