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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.81, 10,950.15 and 4,176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.81, 10,950.15 and 4,176.34 is: 6,270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.81 : 10,950.15 = 4,176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.81/10,950.15 = 4,176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.81x = 10,950.15 × 4,176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.81x = 45,731,549.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,731,549.45/7,292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.77

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