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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.51, 7,950.20 and 2,703.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.51, 7,950.20 and 2,703.27 is: 4,056.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.51 : 7,950.20 = 2,703.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.51/7,950.20 = 2,703.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.51x = 7,950.20 × 2,703.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.51x = 21,491,523.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,491,523.64/5,298.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.14

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