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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,199.31, 10,774.58 and 4,427.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,199.31, 10,774.58 and 4,427.73 is: 6,626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,199.31 : 10,774.58 = 4,427.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,199.31/10,774.58 = 4,427.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,199.31x = 10,774.58 × 4,427.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,199.31x = 47,706,908.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,706,908.96/7,199.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,626.59

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