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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,196.93, 7,795.08 and 2,275.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,196.93, 7,795.08 and 2,275.23 is: 3,412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,196.93 : 7,795.08 = 2,275.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,196.93/7,795.08 = 2,275.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,196.93x = 7,795.08 × 2,275.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,196.93x = 17,735,599.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,735,599.87/5,196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.71

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