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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,162.55, 10,750.67 and 4,394.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,162.55, 10,750.67 and 4,394.63 is: 6,596.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,162.55 : 10,750.67 = 4,394.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,162.55/10,750.67 = 4,394.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,162.55x = 10,750.67 × 4,394.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,162.55x = 47,245,195.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,245,195.69/7,162.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,596.14

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