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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.22, 7,899.03 and 2,344.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.22, 7,899.03 and 2,344.62 is: 3,518.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.22 : 7,899.03 = 2,344.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.22/7,899.03 = 2,344.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.22x = 7,899.03 × 2,344.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.22x = 18,520,223.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,520,223.72/5,264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.13

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