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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.66, 10,571.46 and 4,144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.66, 10,571.46 and 4,144.44 is: 6,216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.66 : 10,571.46 = 4,144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.66/10,571.46 = 4,144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.66x = 10,571.46 × 4,144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.66x = 43,812,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,812,781.68/7,047.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,216.64

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