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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,196.24, 7,795.44 and 3,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,196.24, 7,795.44 and 3,007.08 is: 4,511.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,196.24 : 7,795.44 = 3,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,196.24/7,795.44 = 3,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,196.24x = 7,795.44 × 3,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,196.24x = 23,441,511.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,441,511.72/5,196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.24

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