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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.76, 7,621.33 and 3,004.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.76, 7,621.33 and 3,004.84 is: 4,146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.76 : 7,621.33 = 3,004.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.76/7,621.33 = 3,004.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.76x = 7,621.33 × 3,004.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.76x = 22,900,850.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,900,850.67/5,522.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.63

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