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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,176.94, 10,764.93 and 3,664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,176.94, 10,764.93 and 3,664.74 is: 5,496.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,176.94 : 10,764.93 = 3,664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,176.94/10,764.93 = 3,664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,176.94x = 10,764.93 × 3,664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,176.94x = 39,450,723.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,450,723.68/7,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,496.87

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