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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.91, 7,925.84 and 1,335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.91, 7,925.84 and 1,335.18 is: 2,002.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.91 : 7,925.84 = 1,335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.91/7,925.84 = 1,335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.91x = 7,925.84 × 1,335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.91x = 10,582,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,582,416.38/5,283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.76

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