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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.11, 7,991.12 and 2,694.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.11, 7,991.12 and 2,694.94 is: 4,041.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.11 : 7,991.12 = 2,694.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.11/7,991.12 = 2,694.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.11x = 7,991.12 × 2,694.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.11x = 21,535,575.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,535,575.69/5,328.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.88

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