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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.91, 9,931.89 and 4,363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.91, 9,931.89 and 4,363.59 is: 6,021.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.91 : 9,931.89 = 4,363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.91/9,931.89 = 4,363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.91x = 9,931.89 × 4,363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.91x = 43,338,695.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,338,695.89/7,196.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.85

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