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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,094.97, 10,638.81 and 3,197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,094.97, 10,638.81 and 3,197.25 is: 4,794.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,094.97 : 10,638.81 = 3,197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,094.97/10,638.81 = 3,197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,094.97x = 10,638.81 × 3,197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,094.97x = 34,014,935.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,014,935.27/7,094.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.23

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