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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.69, 7,993.54 and 1,819.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.69, 7,993.54 and 1,819.74 is: 2,728.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.69 : 7,993.54 = 1,819.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.69/7,993.54 = 1,819.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.69x = 7,993.54 × 1,819.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.69x = 14,546,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,546,164.48/5,330.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.76

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