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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.48, 10,022.64 and 4,749.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.48, 10,022.64 and 4,749.08 is: 6,551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.48 : 10,022.64 = 4,749.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.48/10,022.64 = 4,749.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.48x = 10,022.64 × 4,749.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.48x = 47,598,319.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,598,319.17/7,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,551.30

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