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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.44, 10,882.91 and 4,293.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.44, 10,882.91 and 4,293.99 is: 6,432.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.44 : 10,882.91 = 4,293.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.44/10,882.91 = 4,293.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.44x = 10,882.91 × 4,293.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.44x = 46,731,117.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,731,117.45/7,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,432.86

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