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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,288.03, 7,932.13 and 2,002.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,288.03, 7,932.13 and 2,002.67 is: 3,004.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,288.03 : 7,932.13 = 2,002.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,288.03/7,932.13 = 2,002.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,288.03x = 7,932.13 × 2,002.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,288.03x = 15,885,389.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,885,389.11/5,288.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.03

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