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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.54, 10,440.63 and 5,126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.54, 10,440.63 and 5,126.22 is: 7,672.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.54 : 10,440.63 = 5,126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.54/10,440.63 = 5,126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.54x = 10,440.63 × 5,126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.54x = 53,520,966.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,520,966.32/6,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,672.66

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