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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.67, 10,723.52 and 3,639.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.67, 10,723.52 and 3,639.48 is: 5,457.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.67 : 10,723.52 = 3,639.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.67/10,723.52 = 3,639.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.67x = 10,723.52 × 3,639.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.67x = 39,028,018.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,028,018.37/7,151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.19

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