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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.46, 10,934.63 and 4,165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.46, 10,934.63 and 4,165.99 is: 6,255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.46 : 10,934.63 = 4,165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.46/10,934.63 = 4,165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.46x = 10,934.63 × 4,165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.46x = 45,553,521.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,553,521.48/7,282.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,255.24

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