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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.68, 7,926.54 and 3,226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.68, 7,926.54 and 3,226.12 is: 4,846.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.68 : 7,926.54 = 3,226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.68/7,926.54 = 3,226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.68x = 7,926.54 × 3,226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.68x = 25,571,969.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,571,969.22/5,276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,846.22

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