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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.82, 10,105.52 and 3,965.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.82, 10,105.52 and 3,965.67 is: 5,472.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.82 : 10,105.52 = 3,965.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.82/10,105.52 = 3,965.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.82x = 10,105.52 × 3,965.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.82x = 40,075,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,075,157.50/7,322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,472.64

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