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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.41, 10,010.95 and 4,731.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.41, 10,010.95 and 4,731.74 is: 6,529.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.41 : 10,010.95 = 4,731.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.41/10,010.95 = 4,731.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.41x = 10,010.95 × 4,731.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.41x = 47,369,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,369,150.67/7,254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.70

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