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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,110.33, 9,812.52 and 3,966.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,110.33, 9,812.52 and 3,966.72 is: 5,474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,110.33 : 9,812.52 = 3,966.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,110.33/9,812.52 = 3,966.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,110.33x = 9,812.52 × 3,966.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,110.33x = 38,923,519.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,923,519.33/7,110.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,474.22

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