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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.08, 7,831.32 and 1,710.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.08, 7,831.32 and 1,710.20 is: 2,565.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.08 : 7,831.32 = 1,710.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.08/7,831.32 = 1,710.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.08x = 7,831.32 × 1,710.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.08x = 13,393,123.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,393,123.46/5,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.69

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