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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.73, 10,011.64 and 4,068.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.73, 10,011.64 and 4,068.73 is: 5,614.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.73 : 10,011.64 = 4,068.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.73/10,011.64 = 4,068.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.73x = 10,011.64 × 4,068.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.73x = 40,734,664.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,734,664.27/7,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.91

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