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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.39, 7,894.52 and 2,795.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.39, 7,894.52 and 2,795.59 is: 4,193.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.39 : 7,894.52 = 2,795.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.39/7,894.52 = 2,795.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.39x = 7,894.52 × 2,795.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.39x = 22,069,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,069,841.17/5,263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.08

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