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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.23, 7,995.03 and 3,695.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.23, 7,995.03 and 3,695.26 is: 5,545.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.23 : 7,995.03 = 3,695.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.23/7,995.03 = 3,695.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.23x = 7,995.03 × 3,695.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.23x = 29,543,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,543,714.56/5,327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,545.79

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