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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.84, 10,975.63 and 4,196.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.84, 10,975.63 and 4,196.01 is: 6,294.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.84 : 10,975.63 = 4,196.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.84/10,975.63 = 4,196.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.84x = 10,975.63 × 4,196.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.84x = 46,053,853.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,053,853.24/7,316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,294.23

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