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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.51, 7,955.43 and 1,794.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.51, 7,955.43 and 1,794.43 is: 2,691.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.51 : 7,955.43 = 1,794.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.51/7,955.43 = 1,794.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.51x = 7,955.43 × 1,794.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.51x = 14,275,462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,275,462.25/5,304.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.19

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