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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.64, 10,367.63 and 4,155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.64, 10,367.63 and 4,155.49 is: 5,734.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.64 : 10,367.63 = 4,155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.64/10,367.63 = 4,155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.64x = 10,367.63 × 4,155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.64x = 43,082,582.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,082,582.79/7,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,734.68

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