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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.79, 10,947.38 and 4,337.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.79, 10,947.38 and 4,337.64 is: 6,511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.79 : 10,947.38 = 4,337.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.79/10,947.38 = 4,337.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.79x = 10,947.38 × 4,337.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.79x = 47,485,771.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,485,771.70/7,292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,511.33

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