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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.31, 10,583.25 and 3,767.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.31, 10,583.25 and 3,767.76 is: 5,654.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.31 : 10,583.25 = 3,767.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.31/10,583.25 = 3,767.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.31x = 10,583.25 × 3,767.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.31x = 39,875,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,875,146.02/7,052.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,654.20

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