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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.73, 10,893.24 and 5,414.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.73, 10,893.24 and 5,414.55 is: 8,124.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.73 : 10,893.24 = 5,414.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.73/10,893.24 = 5,414.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.73x = 10,893.24 × 5,414.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.73x = 58,981,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,981,992.64/7,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,124.54

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