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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.51, 10,936.21 and 4,167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.51, 10,936.21 and 4,167.04 is: 6,256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.51 : 10,936.21 = 4,167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.51/10,936.21 = 4,167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.51x = 10,936.21 × 4,167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.51x = 45,571,624.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,571,624.52/7,283.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,256.82

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