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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.58, 7,894.95 and 1,753.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.58, 7,894.95 and 1,753.94 is: 2,630.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.58 : 7,894.95 = 1,753.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.58/7,894.95 = 1,753.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.58x = 7,894.95 × 1,753.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.58x = 13,847,268.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,847,268.60/5,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.27

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