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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.47, 10,906.21 and 3,568.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.47, 10,906.21 and 3,568.69 is: 5,354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.47 : 10,906.21 = 3,568.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.47/10,906.21 = 3,568.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.47x = 10,906.21 × 3,568.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.47x = 38,920,900.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,920,900.66/7,268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,354.76

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