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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.53, 7,320.05 and 2,946.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.53, 7,320.05 and 2,946.83 is: 4,066.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.53 : 7,320.05 = 2,946.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.53/7,320.05 = 2,946.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.53x = 7,320.05 × 2,946.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.53x = 21,570,902.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,570,902.66/5,304.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.50

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