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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.68, 7,982.99 and 2,035.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.68, 7,982.99 and 2,035.00 is: 3,052.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.68 : 7,982.99 = 2,035.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.68/7,982.99 = 2,035.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.68x = 7,982.99 × 2,035.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.68x = 16,245,392.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,245,392.08/5,322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.11

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