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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.01, 7,389.80 and 2,964.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.01, 7,389.80 and 2,964.85 is: 4,091.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.01 : 7,389.80 = 2,964.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.01/7,389.80 = 2,964.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.01x = 7,389.80 × 2,964.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.01x = 21,909,626.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,909,626.35/5,355.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.42

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