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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.91, 10,668.97 and 3,164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.91, 10,668.97 and 3,164.54 is: 4,747.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.91 : 10,668.97 = 3,164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.91/10,668.97 = 3,164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.91x = 10,668.97 × 3,164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.91x = 33,762,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,762,425.18/7,111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.31

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