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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,192.44, 9,921.78 and 4,671.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,192.44, 9,921.78 and 4,671.18 is: 6,443.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,192.44 : 9,921.78 = 4,671.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,192.44/9,921.78 = 4,671.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,192.44x = 9,921.78 × 4,671.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,192.44x = 46,346,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,346,420.30/7,192.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,443.77

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