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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.94, 7,995.15 and 2,041.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.94, 7,995.15 and 2,041.32 is: 3,063.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.94 : 7,995.15 = 2,041.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.94/7,995.15 = 2,041.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.94x = 7,995.15 × 2,041.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.94x = 16,320,659.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,320,659.60/5,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.22

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