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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.70, 7,896.78 and 1,369.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.70, 7,896.78 and 1,369.14 is: 2,053.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.70 : 7,896.78 = 1,369.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.70/7,896.78 = 1,369.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.70x = 7,896.78 × 1,369.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.70x = 10,811,797.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,811,797.37/5,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.64

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