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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,193.55, 10,786.67 and 3,294.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,193.55, 10,786.67 and 3,294.61 is: 4,940.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,193.55 : 10,786.67 = 3,294.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,193.55/10,786.67 = 3,294.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,193.55x = 10,786.67 × 3,294.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,193.55x = 35,537,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,537,870.85/7,193.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.24

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