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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.62, 10,916.89 and 4,634.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.62, 10,916.89 and 4,634.39 is: 6,963.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.62 : 10,916.89 = 4,634.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.62/10,916.89 = 4,634.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.62x = 10,916.89 × 4,634.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.62x = 50,593,117.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,593,117.37/7,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,963.35

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