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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.82, 7,922.52 and 2,363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.82, 7,922.52 and 2,363.22 is: 3,544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.82 : 7,922.52 = 2,363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.82/7,922.52 = 2,363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.82x = 7,922.52 × 2,363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.82x = 18,722,657.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,722,657.71/5,282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.07

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