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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.48, 10,591.60 and 3,733.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.48, 10,591.60 and 3,733.52 is: 5,598.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.48 : 10,591.60 = 3,733.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.48/10,591.60 = 3,733.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.48x = 10,591.60 × 3,733.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.48x = 39,543,950.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,543,950.43/7,063.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.37

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