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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,122.29, 10,687.26 and 3,659.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,122.29, 10,687.26 and 3,659.54 is: 5,491.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,122.29 : 10,687.26 = 3,659.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,122.29/10,687.26 = 3,659.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,122.29x = 10,687.26 × 3,659.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,122.29x = 39,110,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,110,455.46/7,122.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.28

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