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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.29, 9,726.87 and 4,394.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.29, 9,726.87 and 4,394.19 is: 6,064.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.29 : 9,726.87 = 4,394.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.29/9,726.87 = 4,394.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.29x = 9,726.87 × 4,394.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.29x = 42,741,714.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,741,714.89/7,047.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,064.99

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