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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.91, 10,896.44 and 3,566.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.91, 10,896.44 and 3,566.21 is: 5,350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.91 : 10,896.44 = 3,566.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.91/10,896.44 = 3,566.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.91x = 10,896.44 × 3,566.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.91x = 38,858,920.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,858,920.98/7,262.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.32

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