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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.02, 7,348.84 and 3,913.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.02, 7,348.84 and 3,913.58 is: 5,404.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.02 : 7,348.84 = 3,913.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.02/7,348.84 = 3,913.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.02x = 7,348.84 × 3,913.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.02x = 28,760,273.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,760,273.25/5,322.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,404.01

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