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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,160.69, 10,726.45 and 3,267.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,160.69, 10,726.45 and 3,267.83 is: 4,895.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,160.69 : 10,726.45 = 3,267.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,160.69/10,726.45 = 3,267.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,160.69x = 10,726.45 × 3,267.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,160.69x = 35,052,215.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,052,215.10/7,160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,895.09

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