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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.70, 10,211.65 and 4,565.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.70, 10,211.65 and 4,565.53 is: 6,302.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.70 : 10,211.65 = 4,565.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.70/10,211.65 = 4,565.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.70x = 10,211.65 × 4,565.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.70x = 46,621,621.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,621,621.46/7,397.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,302.18

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