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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,064.72, 9,750.48 and 3,921.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,064.72, 9,750.48 and 3,921.92 is: 5,412.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,064.72 : 9,750.48 = 3,921.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,064.72/9,750.48 = 3,921.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,064.72x = 9,750.48 × 3,921.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,064.72x = 38,240,602.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,240,602.52/7,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,412.90

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