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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,125.83, 10,684.89 and 3,964.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,125.83, 10,684.89 and 3,964.25 is: 5,944.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,125.83 : 10,684.89 = 3,964.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,125.83/10,684.89 = 3,964.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,125.83x = 10,684.89 × 3,964.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,125.83x = 42,357,521.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,357,521.76/7,125.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.23

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