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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.82, 10,794.72 and 4,423.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.82, 10,794.72 and 4,423.92 is: 6,635.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.82 : 10,794.72 = 4,423.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.82/10,794.72 = 4,423.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.82x = 10,794.72 × 4,423.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.82x = 47,754,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,754,977.70/7,196.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,635.57

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