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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,112.79, 10,674.63 and 3,219.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,112.79, 10,674.63 and 3,219.93 is: 4,832.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,112.79 : 10,674.63 = 3,219.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,112.79/10,674.63 = 3,219.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,112.79x = 10,674.63 × 3,219.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,112.79x = 34,371,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,371,561.38/7,112.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.36

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