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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,164.93, 10,733.71 and 4,196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,164.93, 10,733.71 and 4,196.08 is: 6,286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,164.93 : 10,733.71 = 4,196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,164.93/10,733.71 = 4,196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,164.93x = 10,733.71 × 4,196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,164.93x = 45,039,505.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,039,505.86/7,164.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,286.11

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