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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,193.61, 10,786.94 and 4,271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,193.61, 10,786.94 and 4,271.13 is: 6,404.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,193.61 : 10,786.94 = 4,271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,193.61/10,786.94 = 4,271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,193.61x = 10,786.94 × 4,271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,193.61x = 46,072,401.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,072,401.69/7,193.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,404.63

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