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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.88, 10,747.52 and 3,067.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.88, 10,747.52 and 3,067.76 is: 4,599.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.88 : 10,747.52 = 3,067.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.88/10,747.52 = 3,067.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.88x = 10,747.52 × 3,067.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.88x = 32,970,811.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,970,811.96/7,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.16

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