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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.63, 10,900.44 and 3,767.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.63, 10,900.44 and 3,767.79 is: 5,639.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.63 : 10,900.44 = 3,767.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.63/10,900.44 = 3,767.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.63x = 10,900.44 × 3,767.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.63x = 41,070,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,070,596.08/7,282.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.53

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