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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.54, 7,954.12 and 1,406.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.54, 7,954.12 and 1,406.93 is: 2,110.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.54 : 7,954.12 = 1,406.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.54/7,954.12 = 1,406.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.54x = 7,954.12 × 1,406.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.54x = 11,190,911.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,190,911.70/5,302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.48

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