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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,216.64, 7,819.49 and 2,441.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,216.64, 7,819.49 and 2,441.06 is: 3,659.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,216.64 : 7,819.49 = 2,441.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,216.64/7,819.49 = 2,441.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,216.64x = 7,819.49 × 2,441.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,216.64x = 19,087,792.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,087,792.96/5,216.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.02

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