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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,466.97, 10,300.96 and 4,815.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,466.97, 10,300.96 and 4,815.23 is: 6,642.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,466.97 : 10,300.96 = 4,815.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,466.97/10,300.96 = 4,815.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,466.97x = 10,300.96 × 4,815.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,466.97x = 49,601,476.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,601,476.99/7,466.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,642.79

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