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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.59, 7,346.55 and 2,933.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.59, 7,346.55 and 2,933.48 is: 4,048.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.59 : 7,346.55 = 2,933.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.59/7,346.55 = 2,933.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.59x = 7,346.55 × 2,933.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.59x = 21,550,920.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,550,920.76/5,323.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.19

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