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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.48, 10,791.02 and 3,297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.48, 10,791.02 and 3,297.54 is: 4,944.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.48 : 10,791.02 = 3,297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.48/10,791.02 = 3,297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.48x = 10,791.02 × 3,297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.48x = 35,583,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,583,803.60/7,196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.62

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