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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,375.76, 7,414.76 and 4,935.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,375.76, 7,414.76 and 4,935.12 is: 6,806.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,375.76 : 7,414.76 = 4,935.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,375.76/7,414.76 = 4,935.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,375.76x = 7,414.76 × 4,935.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,375.76x = 36,592,730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,592,730.37/5,375.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.99

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