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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,495.93, 7,584.76 and 3,105.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,495.93, 7,584.76 and 3,105.07 is: 4,285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,495.93 : 7,584.76 = 3,105.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,495.93/7,584.76 = 3,105.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,495.93x = 7,584.76 × 3,105.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,495.93x = 23,551,214.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,551,214.17/5,495.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.21

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