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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,379.73, 10,190.93 and 4,731.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,379.73, 10,190.93 and 4,731.74 is: 6,534.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,379.73 : 10,190.93 = 4,731.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,379.73/10,190.93 = 4,731.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,379.73x = 10,190.93 × 4,731.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,379.73x = 48,220,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,220,756.50/7,379.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,534.22

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