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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.91, 10,695.39 and 4,360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.91, 10,695.39 and 4,360.06 is: 6,536.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.91 : 10,695.39 = 4,360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.91/10,695.39 = 4,360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.91x = 10,695.39 × 4,360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.91x = 46,632,542.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,632,542.12/7,133.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,536.74

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