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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.51, 10,974.42 and 3,623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.51, 10,974.42 and 3,623.40 is: 5,428.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.51 : 10,974.42 = 3,623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.51/10,974.42 = 3,623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.51x = 10,974.42 × 3,623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.51x = 39,764,713.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,764,713.43/7,325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,428.26

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