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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.76, 7,821.75 and 1,925.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.76, 7,821.75 and 1,925.79 is: 2,890.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.76 : 7,821.75 = 1,925.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.76/7,821.75 = 1,925.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.76x = 7,821.75 × 1,925.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.76x = 15,063,058.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,063,058.99/5,211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.21

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