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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.03, 10,952.83 and 3,739.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.03, 10,952.83 and 3,739.74 is: 5,614.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.03 : 10,952.83 = 3,739.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.03/10,952.83 = 3,739.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.03x = 10,952.83 × 3,739.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.03x = 40,960,727.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,960,727.11/7,295.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.88

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