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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.81, 10,052.70 and 4,904.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.81, 10,052.70 and 4,904.28 is: 6,770.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.81 : 10,052.70 = 4,904.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.81/10,052.70 = 4,904.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.81x = 10,052.70 × 4,904.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.81x = 49,301,255.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,301,255.56/7,281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,770.47

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