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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.65, 10,914.57 and 4,151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.65, 10,914.57 and 4,151.73 is: 6,229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.65 : 10,914.57 = 4,151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.65/10,914.57 = 4,151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.65x = 10,914.57 × 4,151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.65x = 45,314,347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,314,347.71/7,273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,229.93

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