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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.76, 7,895.60 and 4,335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.76, 7,895.60 and 4,335.56 is: 6,503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.76 : 7,895.60 = 4,335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.76/7,895.60 = 4,335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.76x = 7,895.60 × 4,335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.76x = 34,231,847.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,231,847.54/5,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,503.31

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