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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,129.65, 10,694.48 and 3,844.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,129.65, 10,694.48 and 3,844.29 is: 5,766.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,129.65 : 10,694.48 = 3,844.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,129.65/10,694.48 = 3,844.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,129.65x = 10,694.48 × 3,844.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,129.65x = 41,112,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,112,682.52/7,129.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,766.44

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