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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.03, 7,994.10 and 3,136.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.03, 7,994.10 and 3,136.19 is: 4,703.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.03 : 7,994.10 = 3,136.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.03/7,994.10 = 3,136.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.03x = 7,994.10 × 3,136.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.03x = 25,071,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,071,016.48/5,330.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.73

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