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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297.37, 10,928.51 and 4,167.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297.37, 10,928.51 and 4,167.89 is: 6,241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297.37 : 10,928.51 = 4,167.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297.37/10,928.51 = 4,167.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297.37x = 10,928.51 × 4,167.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297.37x = 45,548,865.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,548,865.28/7,297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.82

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