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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.76, 10,027.50 and 4,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.76, 10,027.50 and 4,614.20 is: 6,368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.76 : 10,027.50 = 4,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.76/10,027.50 = 4,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.76x = 10,027.50 × 4,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.76x = 46,268,890.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,268,890.50/7,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,368.95

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