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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.48, 10,970.55 and 3,568.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.48, 10,970.55 and 3,568.71 is: 5,353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.48 : 10,970.55 = 3,568.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.48/10,970.55 = 3,568.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.48x = 10,970.55 × 3,568.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.48x = 39,150,711.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,150,711.49/7,313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,353.23

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