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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,194.73, 10,787.60 and 3,032.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,194.73, 10,787.60 and 3,032.59 is: 4,546.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,194.73 : 10,787.60 = 3,032.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,194.73/10,787.60 = 3,032.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,194.73x = 10,787.60 × 3,032.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,194.73x = 32,714,352.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,714,352.72/7,194.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.99

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