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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.22, 7,907.52 and 2,807.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.22, 7,907.52 and 2,807.46 is: 4,209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.22 : 7,907.52 = 2,807.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.22/7,907.52 = 2,807.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.22x = 7,907.52 × 2,807.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.22x = 22,200,046.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,200,046.10/5,273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.96

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