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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.55, 10,541.00 and 3,739.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.55, 10,541.00 and 3,739.55 is: 5,604.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.55 : 10,541.00 = 3,739.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.55/10,541.00 = 3,739.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.55x = 10,541.00 × 3,739.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.55x = 39,418,553.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,418,553.19/7,033.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.36

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