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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,166.11, 10,752.25 and 3,705.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,166.11, 10,752.25 and 3,705.79 is: 5,560.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,166.11 : 10,752.25 = 3,705.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,166.11/10,752.25 = 3,705.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,166.11x = 10,752.25 × 3,705.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,166.11x = 39,845,562.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,845,562.00/7,166.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,560.28

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