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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.97, 10,105.71 and 3,965.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.97, 10,105.71 and 3,965.79 is: 5,472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.97 : 10,105.71 = 3,965.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.97/10,105.71 = 3,965.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.97x = 10,105.71 × 3,965.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.97x = 40,077,123.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,077,123.66/7,322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,472.80

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