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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.44, 7,913.10 and 2,967.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.44, 7,913.10 and 2,967.08 is: 4,446.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.44 : 7,913.10 = 2,967.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.44/7,913.10 = 2,967.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.44x = 7,913.10 × 2,967.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.44x = 23,478,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,478,800.75/5,280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.37

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