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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,311.12, 10,955.16 and 4,385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,311.12, 10,955.16 and 4,385.76 is: 6,571.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,311.12 : 10,955.16 = 4,385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,311.12/10,955.16 = 4,385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,311.12x = 10,955.16 × 4,385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,311.12x = 48,046,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,046,702.52/7,311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.73

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