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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,129.92, 10,694.88 and 3,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,129.92, 10,694.88 and 3,664.96 is: 5,497.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,129.92 : 10,694.88 = 3,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,129.92/10,694.88 = 3,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,129.92x = 10,694.88 × 3,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,129.92x = 39,196,307.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,196,307.40/7,129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.44

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