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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,130.05, 10,699.67 and 3,845.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,130.05, 10,699.67 and 3,845.43 is: 5,770.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,130.05 : 10,699.67 = 3,845.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,130.05/10,699.67 = 3,845.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,130.05x = 10,699.67 × 3,845.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,130.05x = 41,144,841.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,144,841.62/7,130.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,770.63

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