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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.73, 7,945.29 and 2,010.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.73, 7,945.29 and 2,010.15 is: 3,015.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.73 : 7,945.29 = 2,010.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.73/7,945.29 = 2,010.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.73x = 7,945.29 × 2,010.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.73x = 15,971,224.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,971,224.69/5,296.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.30

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