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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.53, 9,747.97 and 4,230.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.53, 9,747.97 and 4,230.35 is: 5,838.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.53 : 9,747.97 = 4,230.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.53/9,747.97 = 4,230.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.53x = 9,747.97 × 4,230.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.53x = 41,237,302.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,237,302.13/7,063.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,838.06

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