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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,135.65, 10,705.10 and 3,848.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,135.65, 10,705.10 and 3,848.67 is: 5,773.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,135.65 : 10,705.10 = 3,848.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,135.65/10,705.10 = 3,848.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,135.65x = 10,705.10 × 3,848.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,135.65x = 41,200,324.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,200,324.45/7,135.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.88

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