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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.91, 7,914.04 and 2,352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.91, 7,914.04 and 2,352.44 is: 3,530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.91 : 7,914.04 = 2,352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.91/7,914.04 = 2,352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.91x = 7,914.04 × 2,352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.91x = 18,617,318.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,617,318.16/5,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.08

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