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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,276.50, 10,041.57 and 3,964.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,276.50, 10,041.57 and 3,964.50 is: 5,471.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,276.50 : 10,041.57 = 3,964.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,276.50/10,041.57 = 3,964.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,276.50x = 10,041.57 × 3,964.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,276.50x = 39,809,804.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,809,804.27/7,276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.01

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