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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.69, 7,981.47 and 2,200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.69, 7,981.47 and 2,200.10 is: 3,300.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.69 : 7,981.47 = 2,200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.69/7,981.47 = 2,200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.69x = 7,981.47 × 2,200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.69x = 17,559,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,559,992.24/5,320.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.32

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