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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.64, 7,995.76 and 1,867.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.64, 7,995.76 and 1,867.80 is: 2,801.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.64 : 7,995.76 = 1,867.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.64/7,995.76 = 1,867.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.64x = 7,995.76 × 1,867.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.64x = 14,934,480.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,934,480.53/5,330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.63

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