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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.53, 7,908.84 and 2,935.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.53, 7,908.84 and 2,935.44 is: 4,400.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.53 : 7,908.84 = 2,935.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.53/7,908.84 = 2,935.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.53x = 7,908.84 × 2,935.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.53x = 23,215,925.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,215,925.29/5,275.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.68

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