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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.71, 7,835.51 and 4,190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.71, 7,835.51 and 4,190.19 is: 6,285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.71 : 7,835.51 = 4,190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.71/7,835.51 = 4,190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.71x = 7,835.51 × 4,190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.71x = 32,832,254.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,832,254.70/5,223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,285.24

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