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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.08, 7,953.48 and 2,703.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.08, 7,953.48 and 2,703.84 is: 4,058.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.08 : 7,953.48 = 2,703.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.08/7,953.48 = 2,703.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.08x = 7,953.48 × 2,703.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.08x = 21,504,937.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,504,937.36/5,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.24

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