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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.81, 10,106.89 and 3,966.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.81, 10,106.89 and 3,966.63 is: 5,473.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.81 : 10,106.89 = 3,966.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.81/10,106.89 = 3,966.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.81x = 10,106.89 × 3,966.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.81x = 40,090,293.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,090,293.08/7,323.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,473.97

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