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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.91, 10,565.98 and 3,926.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.91, 10,565.98 and 3,926.63 is: 5,884.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.91 : 10,565.98 = 3,926.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.91/10,565.98 = 3,926.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.91x = 10,565.98 × 3,926.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.91x = 41,488,665.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,488,665.00/7,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.15

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