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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.98, 7,947.26 and 3,325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.98, 7,947.26 and 3,325.16 is: 4,980.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.98 : 7,947.26 = 3,325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.98/7,947.26 = 3,325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.98x = 7,947.26 × 3,325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.98x = 26,425,911.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,425,911.06/5,305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,980.40

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