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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.75, 7,345.31 and 2,964.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.75, 7,345.31 and 2,964.84 is: 4,091.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.75 : 7,345.31 = 2,964.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.75/7,345.31 = 2,964.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.75x = 7,345.31 × 2,964.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.75x = 21,777,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,777,681.62/5,322.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.43

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