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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,164.89, 10,753.56 and 3,835.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,164.89, 10,753.56 and 3,835.79 is: 5,757.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,164.89 : 10,753.56 = 3,835.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,164.89/10,753.56 = 3,835.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,164.89x = 10,753.56 × 3,835.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,164.89x = 41,248,384.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,248,384.47/7,164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,757.02

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