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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,390.52, 10,202.50 and 4,741.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,390.52, 10,202.50 and 4,741.88 is: 6,546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,390.52 : 10,202.50 = 4,741.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,390.52/10,202.50 = 4,741.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,390.52x = 10,202.50 × 4,741.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,390.52x = 48,379,030.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,379,030.70/7,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.09

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