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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,179.95, 10,761.83 and 3,660.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,179.95, 10,761.83 and 3,660.08 is: 5,485.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,179.95 : 10,761.83 = 3,660.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,179.95/10,761.83 = 3,660.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,179.95x = 10,761.83 × 3,660.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,179.95x = 39,389,086.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,389,086.64/7,179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,485.99

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