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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,165.72, 10,748.34 and 3,270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,165.72, 10,748.34 and 3,270.10 is: 4,905.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,165.72 : 10,748.34 = 3,270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,165.72/10,748.34 = 3,270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,165.72x = 10,748.34 × 3,270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,165.72x = 35,148,146.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,148,146.63/7,165.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.04

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