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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.64, 7,905.24 and 3,077.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.64, 7,905.24 and 3,077.04 is: 4,617.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.64 : 7,905.24 = 3,077.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.64/7,905.24 = 3,077.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.64x = 7,905.24 × 3,077.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.64x = 24,324,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,739.69/5,267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.77

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