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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.83, 10,901.59 and 3,754.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.83, 10,901.59 and 3,754.87 is: 5,635.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.83 : 10,901.59 = 3,754.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.83/10,901.59 = 3,754.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.83x = 10,901.59 × 3,754.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.83x = 40,934,057.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,934,057.48/7,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.33

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