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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.94, 7,813.68 and 2,743.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.94, 7,813.68 and 2,743.53 is: 4,117.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.94 : 7,813.68 = 2,743.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.94/7,813.68 = 2,743.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.94x = 7,813.68 × 2,743.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.94x = 21,437,065.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,437,065.49/5,206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.02

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