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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,411.08, 8,128.86 and 4,672.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,411.08, 8,128.86 and 4,672.96 is: 7,020.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,411.08 : 8,128.86 = 4,672.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,411.08/8,128.86 = 4,672.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,411.08x = 8,128.86 × 4,672.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,411.08x = 37,985,837.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,985,837.63/5,411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,020.01

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